wet mop
a long-handled, absorbent mop designed to clean floors with water.
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to clean (a floor) with a wet mop.
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How to use wet mop in a sentence
He’s this wet mop of a character who slops awkwardly from scene to scene, and his biggest moments of character development are when enemies cut off a new part of his anatomy.
The real tragedy of Ethan Winters, Resident Evil’s ‘Village’ idiot | Gene Park | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostIt consisted merely in fitting a tube to the ship's kettle, and applying a wet mop to the surface as the vapour was passing.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert SoutheyIt was extinguished by putting a wet mop upon it; which must be kept there for a little time, otherwise it would not go out.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsBecca had come out with a wet mop in her hands, which she proceeded to wring.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series | Mrs. Henry WoodMrs. Carter sent the wet mop flying after Miss Betsy, and the young lady, dexterously evading it, flung-to the door and departed.
Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles | Mrs. Henry Wood
“Master Gaoler bringeth alway a wet mop,” said little Roger confidentially.
The White Rose of Langley | Emily Sarah Holt
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