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n implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion n cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cl…

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  1. n implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion n cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors v wash with a swab or a mop v apply (usually a liquid) to a surface