wipe (Meaning)
wipe (n)
the act of rubbing or wiping
wipe (v)
rub with a circular motion
wipe (n.)
The lapwing.
Act of rubbing, esp. in order to clean.
A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.
A gibe; a jeer; a severe sarcasm.
A handkerchief.
Stain; brand.
wipe (v. t.)
To rub with something soft for cleaning; to clean or dry by rubbing; as, to wipe the hands or face with a towel.
To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; -- usually followed by away, off or out. Also used figuratively.
To cheat; to defraud; to trick; -- usually followed by out.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wipe
wipe Sentence Examples
- The maid diligently wiped the countertops with a damp cloth.
- The toddler wiped her runny nose with a tissue.
- The windshield wipers struggled to wipe away the torrential rain.
- The surgeon carefully wiped the instrument before beginning the surgery.
- The artist wiped away the excess paint with a rag.
- The hiker wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve.
- I wiped the tears from her cheeks with a gentle touch.
- The kitten wiped its paws on the carpet, leaving muddy streaks.
- The salesperson wiped the display case clean of fingerprints.
- The dog enthusiastically wiped its muddy feet on the welcome mat.
FAQs About the word wipe
the act of rubbing or wiping, rub with a circular motionThe lapwing., To rub with something soft for cleaning; to clean or dry by rubbing; as, to wipe the hands
vacuum, purge, cleanse, wash, sponge, launder, clean, dust, mop, rinse
defile, pollute, pollute, muddy, defile,muddy, taint, taint, besmirch, blacken
The maid diligently wiped the countertops with a damp cloth.
The toddler wiped her runny nose with a tissue.
The windshield wipers struggled to wipe away the torrential rain.
The surgeon carefully wiped the instrument before beginning the surgery.
