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wipe
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- pronunciation:
- waIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wipes, wiping, wiped |
| definition 1: |
When you wipe something, you clean or dry it by rubbing it, often with a soft cloth, paper towel, or your hand.
The baby always makes a mess when she eats. My mom wipes her face with a soft, wet towel when she's finished.It was hot out, and the traveler wiped his forehead because he was already sweating.Mr. Parker wiped the clean dishes and put them away. |
| definition 2: |
When you wipe something off a surface, you remove it by rubbing the surface with something like a cloth or your hand.
Max wiped the mud off his shoes.Dave wiped the tear from his cheek before anyone could see that he was crying.- similar words:
- rub
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| related words: |
clean, dry, erase, rub, wash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A wipe is one light rub or a little bit of rubbing, often done with a soft cloth, paper towel, or your hand.
The waiter gave the table a quick wipe. |
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