Mopping: meaning, definitions and examples

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mopping

[ ˈmɒpɪŋ ]

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cleaning

The action of cleaning a surface with a mop.

Synonyms

cleaning, scrubbing, swabbing

Examples of usage

He was tired after a long session of mopping the floor.
She always does the mopping in the house.

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cleaning

To clean a surface with a mop.

Synonyms

clean, scrub, wipe

Examples of usage

She is mopping the kitchen floor right now.
I need to mop the bathroom before the guests arrive.

Translations

Translations of the word "mopping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mopagem

🇮🇳 झाड़ू लगाना

🇩🇪 Wischen

🇮🇩 mengelap

🇺🇦 витирання

🇵🇱 mycie

🇯🇵 モッピング

🇫🇷 lavage

🇪🇸 fregado

🇹🇷 silme

🇰🇷 대걸레질

🇸🇦 مسح

🇨🇿 mopování

🇸🇰 utieranie

🇨🇳 拖地

🇸🇮 brisanje

🇮🇸 moppa

🇰🇿 жуып тазалау

🇬🇪 წმინდება

🇦🇿 silmə

🇲🇽 trapear

Word origin

The word 'mopping' originates from the Old English word 'moppian', which means 'to clean with a mop'. Mops have been used for cleaning purposes for centuries, with various materials such as cloth, sponge, or string being attached to a handle for efficient cleaning. The practice of mopping floors dates back to ancient times when water and a cleaning agent would be used to clean surfaces. Over time, mopping techniques and tools have evolved to make cleaning more effective and convenient.