swob

/swɑb/
noun
  1. A mop or sponge used for cleaning floors or other surfaces.
    • The janitor used a swob to wash the hallway tiles.
    • A good swob makes quick work of a dirty floor.
    • He grabbed the swob to clean up the spilled milk.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To clean or wipe with a swob or mop.
    • He swobbed the spill before it could stain the carpet.
    • The crew swobbed the deck of the ship every morning.
    • She swobbed the kitchen floor after dinner.
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