Mop (6)
'mop' is the definition.
(I know that mop can be written as swab)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for swab that I've seen before include "Wound-cleaner" , "Absorbent surgical pad" , "Surgical cleaner" , "Cotton wool mop" , "Cloth for cleaning wounds" .)
'mop' is the definition.
(I know that sponge is a more specific form of mop)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sponge that I've seen before include "Cadger" , "Bathroom scrubber" , "Marine animal often found in bathroom" , "soap?" , "marine life?" .)