mop

noun

\ ˈmäp

Definition of mop

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

mop

verb

mopped; mopping

Definition of mop (Entry 2 of 2)

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 (such as a floor) with a mop

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Examples of mop in a Sentence

Verb

He mopped the sweat from his brow.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Parting Shot Conjure up Pete Rose sliding headfirst: Arms outstretched, mop of hair blown back, flying through the air like Superman. — Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, "Nuggets land Bol Bol: What the national media thought of Denver’s draft night," 24 June 2019 But detectives found a pile of bloody towels, a bloody mop, bloody footprints and the strong smell of bleach in the house, as well as defensive wounds on Michael Redlick, who worked as a faculty member at the University of Central Florida. — Fox News, "Florida woman accused of murdering her husband was once his stepdaughter: report," 11 June 2019 Sheila Kaczmarek created a yellow column with a burst of twigs at the top, like a messy mop of hair, and surrounded it with collages depicting all the places where the artist has lived. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "When is a selfie art? When it shows the soul, like these portraits at City Gallery," 11 June 2019 The Sullivan is a fine addition to that roster and does double duty as an effective place for mop-up meals. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Slainté! Sanfording at The Sullivan is trad and true ... and pretty tasty," 4 June 2019 Transferred to the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, Perry said commanders announced a mop-up operation was ahead. — Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky vet captured during D-Day invasion 75 years ago to receive France's highest honor," 29 May 2019 Instead, Evans barely cracked the rotation. playing in only 30 games that mostly included mop-up duty. — Mark Medina, The Mercury News, "NBA Draft: Can the Warriors find a Tony Parker at No. 28?," 19 June 2019 The Indiana native has completed 24 of 41 passes for 304 yards with a touchdown and an interception — mostly in mop-up duty — but has lent his athleticism as a receiver and ballcarrier with 14 catches for 62 yards and 76 carries for 506 yards. — Travis Johnson, The Seattle Times, "Penn State QB competition on hold as Stevens gets healthy," 13 Apr. 2019 Mac Jones was a third-teamer last season but only completed five passes while playing a mop-up role. — John Zenor, The Seattle Times, "Nick Saban reloading defense with youthful Alabama team," 13 Apr. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Toilets are mounted to the wall instead of the floor so cleaners can actually mop underneath them. — Scott Mccartney, WSJ, "Airports Try Stall Tactic: Better Bathrooms," 2 Jan. 2019 The least expensive model in our test, this little wunderkind will mop and sweep hardwood, tile, and stone surfaces. — Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, "The 5 Best Robot Vacuums, According to Cleaning Experts," 21 Nov. 2018 Cam responds to this by moping around the mansion playing sad harmonica songs and generally being the worst. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, "The Bachelorette Season 15, Episode 2, Recap: What’s the Deal With Luke P.?," 21 May 2019 Half a cup of castile soap can be added to 3 gallons of hot water to make a delightfully simple DIY mopping solution. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "13 Castile Soap Uses You've Never Thought of Before," 22 May 2019 Now plebes rip off their shirts to try to mop the lard away. — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, "Herndon Monument Climb: Why crazed Naval Academy freshmen storm a greased obelisk," 21 May 2018 After that, mop the floor with a dry towel before wiping it down again with a damp rag. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "The Clever Trick That Will Save Your Floors From Salt This Winter," 5 Nov. 2018 Revel co-founder Paul Suhey walked Eva Carbonell through the controls of an electric moped on Friday in Brooklyn. — Lara Korte, WSJ, "Brooklyn Hipsters Can Now Hop On Ride-Sharing Mopeds," 29 July 2018 When mopping, squeeze a few drops of dishwashing liquid onto a damp mop, and run the mop along the natural grain of the wood. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "How to Keep a Clean Kitchen," 28 Sep. 2011

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