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mopping

Mopping (noun) means the act of cleaning a floor with a mop. Example: “Mopping the kitchen took longer than expected.”

noun
1
The act of cleaning a floor with a mop.
"Mopping the kitchen took longer than expected."
2
A coating of hot, melted asphalt applied to a roof or surface.
"The roofers finished the final mopping just before the rain started."

How to use mopping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of using a mop to clean, or a layer of hot asphalt spread on a roof.

Common pairings
mopping up a mopping crew

Word forms

moppings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mopping” mean?

The word “mopping” means the act of cleaning a floor with a mop. In plain terms, the process of using a mop to clean, or a layer of hot asphalt spread on a roof.

How do you use “mopping” in a sentence?

Here is “mopping” used in a sentence: “Mopping the kitchen took longer than expected.”

What part of speech is “mopping”?

“Mopping” is a noun.

How many meanings does “mopping” have?

“Mopping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cleaning a floor with a mop.

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