Definition of wipe
wiped
;wiping
transitive verb
1a : to rub with or as if with something soft for cleaningb : to clean or dry by rubbingc : to draw, pass, or move for or as if for rubbing or cleaning wiped his hand across his brow
2a : to remove by or as if by rubbing wipe the spots off the glassb : to expunge completely wipe from memory the gruesome scenes — Amer. Guide Series: Del.
3 : to spread by or as if by wiping
intransitive verb
: to make a motion of or as if of wiping something
wipe one's boots on
: to treat with indignity
wipe the floor with
orwipe the ground with
: to defeat decisively
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Examples of wipe in a Sentence
Would you wipe the dishes?
She wiped her eyes with a tissue.
We were wiping the spots from the wine glasses.
He wiped his hand across his forehead.
Origin and Etymology of wipe
Middle English wipen, from Old English wīpian; akin to Old High German wīfan to wind around, Latin vibrare to brandish, and probably to Old Norse veipa to be in movement, Sanskrit vepate it trembles
First Known Use: before 12th century
wipe
Definition of wipe
Examples of wipe in a Sentence
With a wipe, the spill was gone.
1550
First Known Use of wipe
1550
WIPE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of wipe for English Language Learners
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: to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.
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: to remove (something) by rubbing
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: to move (something) over a surface
wipe
Definition of wipe for English Language Learners
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: a small, wet cloth that is used for cleaning
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: an act of cleaning or drying something by using a towel, your hand, etc.
WIPE Defined for Kids
Definition of wipe for Students
wiped
;wiping
1 : to clean or dry by rubbing Will you wipe the dishes?
2 : to remove by or as if by rubbing Wipe away your tears.
wiper
nounwipe out
: to destroy completely
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