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Alternative form of clinker-built [(nautical) Of a boat or ship: having the hull constructed using planks or plates laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it; the planks were traditionally secured by nails which had been clenched (or clinched), that is, after being hammered through the planks the points of the nails were bent to make them unremovable.]
n
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.
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To drag in deep water with creepers, as for recovering a submarine cable.
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A swab used to collect bacterias cultures from the skin
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A piece of ribbon worn as a streamer.
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(UK) A steep, wooded slope.
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The float of a mill wheel; a ladle board.
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Alternative spelling of logjam [An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.]
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(obsolete, nautical) A mop or sponge attached to a jointed staff for swabbing out a cannon.
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A bucket, mounted on a wheeled trolley, that allows a wet mop to be wrung without getting the hands dirty.
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A broad, flat spanking implement.
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(slang, derogatory) A member of the United States Coast Guard.
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Trademark for a cotton swab consisting of short, thin, flexible plastic rods with a swab of cotton wool (UK)/cotton (US) at each end; they are typically used for cleaning the ears and other hard-to-reach places.
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To place in or hang on a rack.
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(nautical, in Scotland) A parrel
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The act of having a row, or argument.
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A device used to gather water, consisting of a pivoted stick with a bucket on the end of it.
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(obsolete) A sort of wild plum (Prunus spinosa or Prunus domestica subsp. insititia (syn. Prunus institia)).
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(UK, Scotland, dialect) A skep, or basket, such as a creel or a handbasket.
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To damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface.
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(dated) A poor or lazy hand on a sailing vessel.
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Alternative form of soogee [(nautical, slang, dated) A type of strong cleaning product for wood and paint on board a boat.]
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A mop for cleaning the bore of a cannon after a discharge. It consists of a cylinder of wood, covered with sheepskin with the wool on, or cloth with a heavy looped nap, and having a handle, or staff.
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A short-handled tool, especially as used on car windshields and home windows.
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(UK, dialect) A shallow rapid in a river.
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(medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
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One who swabs a floor or deck.
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Alternative spelling of swabby [(informal) A sailor.]
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A kind of mechanical scoop for water.
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A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.
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Alternative form of swab [(medicine) A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.]
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Alternative form of swabber [One who swabs a floor or deck.]
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A piece of peatland from which turf may be cut for fuel.
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A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
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