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swab vs sponge mop

sponge mop vs swab

swab and sponge mop both are nouns.

swab is a verb but sponge mop is not a verb.

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

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