implement vs swab

swab vs implement

implement and swab both are nouns.

implement and swab both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
implement	Yes	No	Yes	No
swab	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, swab is a hyponym of implement; that is, swab is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than implement:

implement: instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
swab: 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

Other hyponyms of implement include bar, beater, brush, buff, buffer, candlesnuffer, cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement, eraser, fire iron, flail, hook, branding iron, iron, leather strip, needle, oar, rod, sharpener, snuffer, fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear, spike, sports implement, stick, stick, stirrer, strickle, flyswat, flyswatter, swatter, tool, tuning fork, utensil, writing implement.

implement (noun)	swab (noun)
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end	cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
	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

implement (verb)	swab (verb)
pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue	wash with a swab or a mop
ensure observance of laws and rules	apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

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