grimace — meaning in English

English meaning

• grimace noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
• mop noun A cleaning tool with a long handle and a bundle of absorbent strands, used for washing floors.

Senses

grimace is used for these senses in English:

• grimace A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
• mop (British, obsolete) A tassel worn in a buttonhole to indicate ones occupation in such a fair.

grimace — full definition

1. noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
2. verb To twist one's face to express pain, distaste, or discomfort.

mop — full definition

1. noun A cleaning tool with a long handle and a bundle of absorbent strands, used for washing floors.
2. noun A thick, untidy head of hair.
3. verb To clean a surface with a mop, or to wipe something up.

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