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swab vs dustmop

dustmop vs swab

swab and dustmop both are nouns.

swab is a verb but dustmop is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swab Yes No Yes No
dustmop Yes No No No
As nouns, dustmop is a hyponym of swab; that is, dustmop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swab:
  • swab: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
  • dustmop: a dry swab for dusting floors
Other hyponyms of swab include dry mop, dust mop, sponge mop.
swab (noun) dustmop (noun)
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors a dry swab for dusting 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
swab (verb) dustmop (verb)
wash with a swab or a mop
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
Difference between swab and dustmop

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