dry mop


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dry mop

n.
See dust mop.
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Noun1.dry mop - a dry swab for dusting floorsdry mop - a dry swab for dusting floors  
dust mop, dustmop
mop, swob, swab - cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
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