Word
mop
US/ˈmɑp/
UK/mˈɒp/
Definitions
01cleaning tool
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a tool with a long handle and a bunch of thick strings or a sponge on the end, used for washing floors.
n. an implement for washing floors consisting of a bundle of coarse yarn, cloth, or a sponge fastened to a long handle.
“He grabbed the mop and a bucket of soapy water to clean the kitchen floor.”
“The janitor left the mop soaking in a disinfectant solution while he went to fetch a 'caution: wet floor' sign.”
Synonyms
02thick hair
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Humorous · Informal
n. a lot of thick, messy hair on someone's head.
n. a thick, dense, or untidy mass of hair on a person's head.
“The young boy had a messy mop of blonde hair that always fell into his eyes.”
“Despite his professional attire, he struggled to tame the unruly mop of curls that seemed resistant to any styling product.”
03to clean a floor
A2 · Elementary
v. to wash or wipe a floor using a mop and water.
v. to clean, wash, or wipe a surface using a mop or a similar absorbent material.
“Could you please mop the floor after you finish cooking?”
“The kitchen staff were instructed to mop the tiles thoroughly at the end of every shift to maintain hygiene standards.”
04to wipe sweat
B1 · Intermediate
v. to wipe sweat or liquid from your face or another surface.
v. to wipe away moisture, typically sweat from the brow, with an absorbent cloth or the hand.
“He stopped running for a moment to mop his brow with a handkerchief.”
“The tennis player paused between sets to mop the perspiration from his forehead before resuming the match.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'to use' or 'to grab'; can also function as a verb meaning to clean with this tool.
Idioms
01. suck the mop
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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