Mop

T. W. Stewart wet mop from 1893

A mop (such as a floor mop) is a mass or bundle of coarse strings or yarn, etc., or a piece of cloth, sponge or other absorbent material, attached to a pole or stick. It is used to soak up liquid, for cleaning floors and other surfaces, to mop up dust, or for other cleaning purposes.[1]

  1. ^ "Mop – Definition of mop by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.