SWOB as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle
    • for cleaning floors
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) swob is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

SWOB as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • dab the wall with paint
    Hypernyms(s) swob is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • wash with a swab or a mop
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • swab the ship’’s decks
    Hypernyms(s) swob is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)