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Past tense for to rub a surface with a cloth, paper or one's hand
“He proceeded to wipe the table and to dry the tabletop.”
Past tense for to remove a substance by rubbing
“On a personal note, Kleenex is indebted to him for all the tissues that girls have used to wipe away tears and heartbreak.”
Past tense for to apply a substance by rubbing
“Take a paper towel and wipe the lemon scent around the sink.”
Past tense for to delete or remove all traces of
“My real concern is that someone has chosen to wipe the files rather than blow a loud whistle.”
Past tense for to clean, especially with force
Past tense for to clean or polish thoroughly
Past tense for to dismiss idly with contempt or derision
Past tense for to rejuvenate or renew a system or device
Past tense for to make smooth, glossy or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding
Past tense for to remove unwanted items from
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