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Mop: meaning, definitions and examples

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mop

 

[ mษ’p ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning tool

A mop is a tool consisting of a bundle of thick absorbent strings or a sponge attached to a handle, used for cleaning floors.

Synonyms

broom, sponge, swab

Examples of usage

  • She used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.
  • The janitor mopped the hallway every night.
  • The mop soaked up the spilled milk quickly.
Context #2 | Verb

cleaning action

To mop means to clean or wipe (a floor or surface) with a mop.

Synonyms

scrub, swab, wipe

Examples of usage

  • She mopped the spilled water off the tiles.
  • He mops the kitchen floor every evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "mop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfregona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wischmopp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฒะฐะฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serpilliรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fregona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paspas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑธ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ู’ุณูŽุญูŽุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–ๆŠŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mopp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฒะฐะฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fregona

Etymology

The word 'mop' originated from the Dutch word 'mappe', which means a bundle. It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. Mops have been essential tools for cleaning floors and surfaces for centuries, evolving from simple bundles of rags to modern absorbent materials attached to handles for ease of use.

See also: mopping.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,266, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.