English noun: mop | |||
1. | mop (artifact) cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors | ||
Synonyms | swab, swob | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dry mop, dust mop, dustmop, sponge mop | ||
Part holonym | mop handle | ||
English verb: mop | |||
1. | mop (contact) to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop | ||
Samples | Mop the hallway now. He mopped her forehead with a towel. | ||
Synonyms | mop up, wipe up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sponge, swab, swob | ||
2. | mop (body) make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip | ||
Samples | Mop and mow. The girl pouted. | ||
Synonyms | mow, pout | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | grimace, make a face, pull a face | ||