Mopping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mopping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of mop.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of mop.
More Meanings
- The process of cleaning with a mop.
- An application of molten asphalt to a roof etc.
Example Sentences
Even as it buckled over the years and the nail heads at the edges popped up and rusted from repeated moppings, that floor symbolized her unyielding independence.
Word Forms
- moppings
Synonyms for mopping
Depending on context, synonyms include swabbing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swabbing, washing, mop-up, mopwater, mowing, mophandle.
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