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to mop
01
to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end
Transitive: to mop a surface
Examples
She mops the kitchen floor every evening to keep it clean.
02
to twist or contort the mouth, usually in a way that shows annoyance or displeasure
Intransitive
Examples
She mopped at the suggestion, unsure whether to agree or not.
Mop
01
a cleaning tool consisting of a long handle with absorbent material like sponge, yarn, or cloth attached at the end, used for wiping or scrubbing floors
Examples
She used a mop to clean up the spilled juice.
02
a thick, often untidy mass of hair or fur
Examples
He had a mop of curly hair that was impossible to tame.
