: a wad of absorbent material usually wound around one end of a small stick and used especially for applying medication or for removing material from an area. : a sponge or cloth patch attached to a long handle and used to clean the bore of a firearm. Noun Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to disinfect the area. More @Wikipedia
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