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The act of stealing or unlawfully taking possession of
“Chase had been nothing but a skinny thief, involving himself in pickpocketing and the swiping of merchandise from shop shelves.”
Present participle for to hit, or try to hit, especially with a swinging blow
“The monkey is generally cranky, and on several occasions, has tried to swipe at or bite the tourists.”
Present participle for to make forceful contact with something
“One rasping swipe against the rough texture on the side of the box brought a blaze of light that made her blink.”
Present participle for to take something illegally or without permission
“Frankly, with a vast online knowledge base at your fingertips, it would be a miracle if people didn't swipe a phrase here or pilfer a juicy paragraph there.”
Present participle for to hover an RFID device such as a smartcard over a receiver, often with a graphical user interface, in order to make a payment or gain access to the vehicle
Present participle for to move (one's hand or arm, or something held in one's hand) to and fro
Present participle for to mock or express scorn at something or someone
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