1. Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
   "He swobbed antiseptic on the wound";
   - dab, swab
    
2. Wash with a swab or a mop
   "The sailor swobbed the deck";
   - swab

1. Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
   "She used a swob to mop up the spilled water";
   - swab, mop

Derived forms: swobbed, swobbing, swobs

Type of: apply, cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement, mop, mop up, put on, wipe up