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swob vs wipe up

wipe up vs swob

swob is a noun but wipe up is not a noun.

swob and wipe up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swob Yes No Yes No
wipe up No No Yes No
As verbs, wipe up is a hypernym of swob; that is, wipe up is a word with a broader meaning than swob:
  • swob: wash with a swab or a mop
  • wipe up: to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
Other hypernyms of swob include mop, mop up.
swob (noun) wipe up (noun)
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
swob (verb) wipe up (verb)
wash with a swab or a mop to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
Difference between swob and wipe up

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