mop (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /mɒp/
Definition
A cleaning tool consisting of a bundle of thick strings or a sponge attached to a long handle, used for washing floors.
Examples
She dipped the mop into the soapy water and began scrubbing the tiles.
The janitor mopped the hallway floor after the students left for the day.
You should wring out the mop thoroughly before using it on the hardwood.
How to Use mop
- mop up (phrasal verb)
- to clean a liquid spill from a surface — "Please mop up that spilled coffee before someone slips."
- mop the floor (collocation)
- the standard action of cleaning a floor — "It is my turn to mop the floor this weekend."
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