Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mopped

verb
/mɒpt/
Definition
The past tense of mop, meaning to clean a surface by using a mop.
Examples
  • She mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.
  • The janitor mopped the hallway before students arrived.
  • He mopped up the spilled paint with a rag.
Meaning
To clean or wipe a surface, typically a floor, using a mop, which is a tool with a sponge or cloth attached to a handle.
Synonyms
  • cleaned
  • wiped
  • washed
  • scrubbed