MOPPING Synonyms
17 hypernyms for mopping. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for MOPPING
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| cleaning | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of making something clean | ||||||
| scrubbing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water | ||||||
| swabbing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • cleaning with a mop | ||||||
| sponging | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • To take advantage of the kindness of others. • To get by imposition; to scrounge. • To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition. • To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge. • To suck in, or imbibe, like a sponge. • To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of. • To be converted, as dough, into a light, spongy mass by the agency of yeast or leaven. noun • The application of a sponge. | ||||||
| wiping | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of rubbing or wiping verb • rub with a circular motion | ||||||
| mow | verb v | |||||
noun • a loft in a barn where hay is stored verb • cut with a blade or mower • make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip | ||||||
| pout | verb v | |||||
noun • a disdainful grimace • marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas • catfish common in eastern United States verb • be in a huff and display one's displeasure • make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip | ||||||
| swab | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||||||
| swob | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||||||
| mop up | verb v | |||||
noun • a concluding action verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop • defeat thoroughly • finish a task completely | ||||||
| wipe up | verb v | |||||
verb • to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop | ||||||