mop

/mɒp/

Definitions

1. noun

a cleaning tool with a long handle and a head of absorbent material, used for wiping floors or other surfaces

“She picked up the mop and bucket to clean the kitchen floor.”

2. verb

to clean or wipe a surface with a mop

“Mop the floor before the guests arrive.”

Synonyms

  • squeegee
  • swab

Antonyms

  • pollute
  • soil