mop

Definition

  • noun: a tool for cleaning floors that has a bundle of cloth or yarn or a sponge attached to a long handle
  • noun: an implement made of absorbent material fastened to a handle and used especially for cleaning floors
  • verb: to clean (a floor) with a mop
  • verb: to use a mop on
  • often used with 'up'
  • synonyms: grimace, moppet

Examples

  • The battle has been won. The focus is now on 'mopping up' small pockets of resistance.

  • I'm almost done with the project. I just need a little more time to 'mop up'.

  • Just let me 'mop up' [='finish'] a few things and I'll be done.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) These are our assets on the ground. In green we got the "EDs" They're the big boys. They secure the perimeter. Purple are the smaller "EM s" They sweep and mop up. And the red dots Pat that's your film crew. It's great to see American machines helping to promote peace and freedom abroad. (..)
    2014 RoboCop