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mop
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- pronunciation:
- map
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- mop up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a mass of absorbent material fastened at the end of a long handle and used for washing surfaces, esp. floors.
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| definition 2: |
a loose or tangled mass.
a mop of stringa mop of hair |
| related words: |
lock, tuft |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mops, mopping, mopped |
| definition: |
to wipe or rub with or as if with a mop.
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| related words: |
clean, cleanse, wash |
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| phrase: |
mop up |
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