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wipe
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- pronunciation:
- waIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- wipe out
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
wipes, wiping, wiped |
definition 1: |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand.
I wiped the wet dishes with a towel before putting them away. |
definition 2: |
to remove by wiping (usually followed by "away," "off," "out," or "up").
He wiped the crumbs off the table.She wiped away the tears on her baby's face.- similar words:
- rub
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related words: |
clean, dry, erase, rub, wash |
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phrase: |
wipe out |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
one light rub or a brief rubbing; act of wiping.
The waitress gave the table a quick wipe. |
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