mop

US /mɑːp/
UK /mɑːp/
"mop" picture
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a tool for cleaning floors, consisting of a sponge or a bundle of thick strings attached to a long handle

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She used a mop to clean up the spilled water.
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The janitor left the mop and bucket in the corner.
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swabfloorcloth
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a thick mass of hair or something resembling it

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He had a thick mop of brown hair.
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The dog's fur was a shaggy mop.
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massbushshocktangle
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clean (something) with a mop

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He had to mop the kitchen floor after the party.
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Can you help me mop up this spill?
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cleanwipeswabscrub
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mop up