| Under the swabber there was a temporary rate known as the liar. |
| For the duty even of a swabber, he does not consider himself too high, but washes the deck most delicately clean. |
| Once at the pole, though Nielsen functioned not only as doctor but as nurse, orderly and floor swabber in her small clinic, she quickly found herself at one with the ice. |
| I'm afraid the sea is too cold for me this morning, Mr. swabber. |
