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Syllabification: (mop)

Pronunciation: /mäp/

Definition of mop

an implement consisting of a sponge or a bundle of thick loose strings attached to a handle, used for wiping floors or other surfaces.
a thick mass of disordered hair:her tousled mop of blonde hair
[in singular] an act of wiping something clean, especially a floor:the kitchen needed a quick mop

[with object]

clean or soak up (something) by wiping:he was mopping his plate with a piece of bread
wipe (something) away from a surface:a barmaid rushed forward to mop up the spilled beer
wipe sweat or tears from (one’s face or eyes):he pulled a handkerchief from his pocket to mop his brow

Phrasal Verbs

mop something up (also mop up): complete the military conquest of an area by capturing or killing remaining enemy troops:troops mopped up the last pockets of resistance

late 15th century: perhaps ultimately related to Latin mappa 'napkin'

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