noun
Meaning 1
The act of one who swabs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
swabbing
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of swab
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 3
cleaning with a mop
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he gave it a good mopping
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: mopping
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: scrub, scrubbing, scouring
History
Etymology
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