Mop
(noun)
- A tool, typically consisting of a bundle of strings or a piece of cloth attached to a handle, used for cleaning floors by soaking up and removing dirt and liquid.
- A similar tool used for cleaning other surfaces.
Origin:
Late middle english: of unknown origin.
Examples:
- I used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.
- The mop was wet and dirty after cleaning the bathroom.
- The mop head was replaced with a new one.
- The mop handle was made of wood.
- The mop was wrung out before use.