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MustAsk Posted 11 years ago
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swab vs wad of cotton wool

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What is the difference between a swab of cotton wool and a wad of cotton wool?

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Top answer

g. to talk about cuts ... etc.

  • g.
  • to talk about cuts ...
  • etc.
  • "Wad" has a wider and more general use.
  • org/dictionary/british/wad
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"Swab" is basically used in a medical context; e.g. to talk about cuts ... etc.
"Wad" has a wider and more general use.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/swab

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You should try Google Images for these kinds of questions.

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