swab vs swabbing

swab and swabbing both are nouns.

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

swab (noun)	swabbing (noun)
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors	cleaning with a mop
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)	swabbing (verb)
wash with a swab or a mop
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface