What does swabbing mean?
Swabbing means present participle and gerund of swab.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of swab.
Cleanliness on board of a ship is highly necessary for the preservation of the health of seamen; but the custom of frequent swabbings or washings between the decks, as is too frequently practised, is certainly injurious[…]
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Swabbing means present participle and gerund of swab.
Common synonyms include mopping.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Cleanliness on board of a ship is highly necessary for the preservation of the health of seamen; but the custom of frequent swabbings or washings between the decks, as is too frequently practised, is certainly injurious[…]
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