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Meaning of fire swab | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A water-soaked swab for cooling a gun in action and clearing away particles of powder, etc.

Examples

“each warden should have ready for emergencies a sufficient supply of fire swabs or beaters, fire torches, and water carts”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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