Mopped: meaning, definitions and examples
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mopped
[ mษpt ]
cleaning action
To mop means to clean a floor or surface using a mop, which is a tool designed for this purpose. This action typically involves the use of water and cleaning solutions to remove dirt and stains from the surface.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.
- He quickly mopped up the spill before it spread.
- They mopped the office floors every evening.
- I need to mop the bathroom tiles.
Translations
Translations of the word "mopped" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esfregada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช gewischt
๐ฎ๐ฉ disapu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะผะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wyczyszczony
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใๆใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท lavรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mopado
๐น๐ท silinmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ู ุณูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ vyฤiลกtฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ umyty
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obrisan
๐ฎ๐ธ รพurrka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะฐะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ silan
๐ฒ๐ฝ trapear
Etymology
The word 'mop' originates from the late 15th century, derived from the word 'moppe,' which in Middle English referred to a cloth or rag used for cleaning. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English 'moppian,' which meant to wipe or rub. The tool commonly referred to today as a mop was developed over time and became widely used in households for cleaning floors efficiently. By the 19th century, the modern design of mops, including the use of cotton strands or other absorbent materials attached to a stick, became standardized. The word 'mopped' signifies the past tense of this action, showcasing the ongoing evolution of this everyday cleaning practice.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,790, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27787 crowed
- 27788 secularized
- 27789 extirpate
- 27790 mopped
- 27791 caliphate
- 27792 unexpressed
- 27793 speared
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