Definition of "mopping" []

• Present participle of mop. (verb)
• An application of molten asphalt to a roof etc. (noun)

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• "The case went to Theatre soon after that, and leaving a nurse on guard by the man with the facial injuries, Augusta tiredly disposed her little team for what she called mopping-up operations."
• "For those who looked to the media for information, traps were continually sprung, and now the journos are engaged in mopping-up operations."
• "Whoever takes control, will more likely begin mopping up this mess."