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Definition of take a swipe at

1 informal : to direct criticism or insults toward (a particular person or group)
  • She took a swipe at her former company in her latest column.
2 : to try to hit (someone or something) by moving something
  • The batter took a swipe at the ball and missed.

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take play

  1. : to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

  2. : to seize or capture physically

  3. : to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

  1. : a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

  2. : an act or the action of taking: such as

  3. : the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

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swipe play

  1. : a strong sweeping blow

  2. : a sharp often critical remark

  1. : to strike or move with a sweeping motion

  2. : to strike or wipe with a sweeping motion

  3. : steal, pilfer

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