wipe down
phrasal verb
wiped down; wiping down; wipes down
: to clean (a surface) by rubbing it with a cloth
He wiped down the counters with a wet cloth.
I wiped the car down with a towel.
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No need to wipe down the toilet seat either—there isn’t one!
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Kade Krichko, Outside, 19 Aug. 2025
Also wipe down the exterior of the griddle, if needed.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Aug. 2025
Select a model with minimal nooks and crannies that can be easily wiped down, rinsed and dried.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
These cheerful pieces are made of glazed stoneware and only require a quick wipe down with a cloth once in a while to keep dust at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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Kade Krichko, Outside, 19 Aug. 2025
Also wipe down the exterior of the griddle, if needed.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Aug. 2025
Select a model with minimal nooks and crannies that can be easily wiped down, rinsed and dried.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2025
These cheerful pieces are made of glazed stoneware and only require a quick wipe down with a cloth once in a while to keep dust at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wipe down
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“Wipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20down. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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