fire swab en · NOUN
Meanings
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A water-soaked swab for cooling a gun in action and clearing away particles of powder, etc.
each warden should have ready for emergencies a sufficient supply of fire swabs or beaters, fire torches, and water carts
1901, The Australasian Pastoralists' Review:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire swabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |