mop
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noun \ˈmäp\Definition of MOP
1
: an implement made of absorbent material fastened to a handle and used especially for cleaning floors
2
: something that resembles a mop; especially : a thick mass of hair
See Origin of MOP
Middle English mappe
First Known Use: 15th century
2mop
verbmoppedmop·ping
Definition of MOP
transitive verb
1
: to use a mop on; specifically : to clean or clear away by mopping <mop the floors> —often used with up <mop up the spillage>
2
: to wipe as if with a mop <mopped his brow with a handkerchief>
intransitive verb
: to clean a surface (as a floor) with a mop
— mop·per noun
Examples of MOP
- He mopped the sweat from his brow.
First Known Use of MOP
1709
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