wet mop

He’s this wet mop of a character who slops awkwardly from scene to scene, and his biggest moments of character development are when enemies cut off a new part of his anatomy.

It consisted merely in fitting a tube to the ship's kettle, and applying a wet mop to the surface as the vapour was passing.

It was extinguished by putting a wet mop upon it; which must be kept there for a little time, otherwise it would not go out.

Becca had come out with a wet mop in her hands, which she proceeded to wring.

Mrs. Carter sent the wet mop flying after Miss Betsy, and the young lady, dexterously evading it, flung-to the door and departed.

“Master Gaoler bringeth alway a wet mop,” said little Roger confidentially.