mop forehead

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to wipe sweat from the forehead, usually with a cloth or hand

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Examples (10)

  • She paused to mop her forehead with a handkerchief.
  • The runner was mopping his forehead as he crossed the finish line.
  • Could you please mop my forehead, nurse?
  • He mopped the sweat from his forehead after the tense meeting.
  • I mopped my forehead dry before stepping on stage.
  • Her forehead was gently mopped with a cool cloth.
  • In the sweltering heat, each player kept mopping his forehead between plays.
  • Mopping my forehead, I finally sat down.
  • Whenever the questions got tough, he would mop his forehead.
  • Before the photos, don't forget to mop your forehead.