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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.
Recent Examples of wipe from the Web
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Yet even as officials debate the nuances of European bailout policy in Frankfurt and Brussels, there’s little doubt that wiping the slate clean is a boon for Italy, at least in the short term.
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Just wipe down your clompers with a paper towel dipped in diluted vinegar.
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In real life, that champ was Muhammad Ali—and Ali wiped the floor with poor Chuck.
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Kansas, on the other hand, wiped out all income taxes for business owners whose profits count as their salary.
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The austerity cuts deepened a recession that wiped 27 percent off the economy, while unemployment hit record highs and is still around 23 percent.
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In a statement, ShotSpotter noted that silencers don’t wipe away the noise of gunfire.
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Whenever a unit prepared for the return trip home, its soldiers collected their gear, prepared the site for the following unit, wiped local servers, and allowed the details of the prior months to fade.
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The health department also advocates people clean kitchen work surfaces and utensils immediately after contact with raw meat and poultry, and keep a spray bottle with water and a tablespoon of bleach nearby to wipe down surfaces and utensils.
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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
wipe
Definition of wipe
Examples of wipe in a Sentence
With a wipe, the spill was gone.
Recent Examples of wipe from the Web
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In Seattle, even the team employees started using the wipes after yoga sessions or long flights.
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Mainland companies have carved a niche in the production of consumer products, led by Hengan International Group Co., which makes diapers and wipes, and Want Want China Holdings Ltd., maker of snack food and packaging materials.
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Dear Heloise: For holding skeins of yarn, use large, empty plastic canisters of disinfecting wipes.
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Forgotten Soldiers is in need of toiletries/hygiene products, baby wipes, bar soap, disposable razors, tissues, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash and toothbrushes.
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Some gynecologists and women’s health advocates recommend that women avoid scented products, including sprays, douches, and wipes.
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Small establishments often expect customers to provide their own wipes.
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Removal process: wipes away easily with polish remover.
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Coming soon: Melissa is launching a line of carryalls for women on the run that are just the right size for a few diapers and wipes while remaining fun and trendy.
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First Known Use of wipe
1550
WIPE Defined for English Language Learners
wipe
playDefinition 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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