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Definition of "swabs" [swabs]

  • Plural form of swab. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swab. (verb)

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Use "swabs" in a sentence
  • "Guess what: they get their cotton swabs from a different supplier."
  • "Cotton Swabs – I am convinced cleaning my ears daily with cotton swabs is the only cure for my slight hearing loss."
  • "Tom Finch, the lieutenant in command of the _Porpoise_, who had got his promotion through the death vacancy of his senior at Cape Coast Castle -- he was just ahead of me on the roster, luckily for him -- was one of the jolliest fellows I ever sailed with or under, since I entered the service; and I'm sure I've known a few "swabs" in my time!"