Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cleaning tool for floors: A "dust mop" is a type of mop designed for dry cleaning. It typically consists of a long handle attached to a wide, flat head made of soft, often fluffy material (like yarn, microfiber, or synthetic strands) used to gather dust, dirt, and debris from hard floor surfaces without using water or liquid cleaners.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "to use a dust mop": The standard phrase for employing this tool.

Variants and Related Words

• Dry mop (n): A direct synonym for "dust mop."
• Dusting tool (n): A more general term that can include dust mops, dusters, and similar items.
• Static mop (n): A specific type of dust mop that uses electrostatic charges to attract dust particles.

Synonyms

• Dry mop: A tool with the same function.
• Floor duster: A tool for removing dust from floors.

Related Phrases

• "to shake out the dust mop": To clean the mop head by shaking it outdoors to remove the collected dust.

Noun

1. a dry swab for dusting floors