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The correct spelling is mops.
How to pronounce mops
noun
Say it like: Mop-s
The correct spelling is mops. An implement for washing floors, or the like, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle. For example: "He gave the floor a quick mop to soak up the spilt juice."
Usage Examples
“He gave the floor a quick mop to soak up the spilt juice.”
“He ran a comb through his mop and hurried out the door.”
“to mop (or scrub) a floor”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An implement for washing floors, or the like, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.
- 2.A wash with a mop; the act of mopping
- 3.A dense head of hair.
- 4.A fair where servants are hired.
- 5.The young of any animal; also, a young girl; a moppet.
verb
- 1.To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.
- 2.To make a wry expression with the mouth.
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