swamp out

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1v.

cut a road or trail through bush country, especially for hauling lumber.

See: swamp ((v.)) (def. 1)

Quotations

2v.

clean out thoroughly, especially with water and a mop; swab.

1964

Two old warehouses were rented at the end of Market Street, swamped out with disinfectant [and] rigged with three tier bunks. . . .