"mopholder" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mopholders [plural]
Etymology: From mop + holder. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mop|holder}} mop + holder Head templates: {{en-noun}} mopholder (plural mopholders)
  1. A device for holding a sponge or mophead with a long handle and often with an attached wringer for squeezing excess water from the mop or sponge.
    Sense id: en-mopholder-en-noun-eqhaduEt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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