mop
mop Lexical Profile
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• noun
A tool consisting of a bundle of thick, loose strings or a sponge attached to a handle, used for wiping floors or soaking up liquid.
"The janitor left his bucket and mop in the hallway after cleaning up the spill."
A thick, untidy mass of hair on a person's head.
"He nervously ran a hand through his unruly mop of dark curls."
• verb
To clean or soak up liquid from a surface using a mop or similar absorbent material.
"She mopped the kitchen floor with a strong-smelling antibacterial detergent."
To wipe sweat or moisture from one's face or brow.
"The exhausted athlete paused to mop his brow with a towel."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 15th century: perhaps from early modern English 'mappe', ultimately from Latin 'mappa' meaning 'napkin' or 'cloth'.
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