Swabbing tool (3)
I believe the answer is:
mop
'swabbing tool' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for mop that I've seen before include "Shock of hair; soak (up)" , "Hair, unkempt" , "Cleaning implement" , "Floor cleaner" , "Polish" .)