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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.
The restaurant staff mops the dining area after closing to prepare for the next day.
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.
As soon as he heard the news, he mopped in frustration.
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.
The janitor pushed the mop across the wet floor.
02
a thick, often untidy mass of hair or fur
Examples
He had a mop of curly hair that was impossible to tame.
The puppy 's mop of fur was covered in leaves.
