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To rub a surface with a cloth, paper or one's hand
“He proceeded to wipe the table and to dry the tabletop.”
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.”
To apply a substance by rubbing
“Take a paper towel and wipe the lemon scent around the sink.”
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.”
To clean, especially with force
To remove or clear a block or obstruction from
To dismiss idly with contempt or derision
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The act, or an instance of, wiping or rubbing
“Don't forget to give it a good wipe before you use it again.”
A square of cotton or other finely woven material intended for wiping one's nose
A piece of cloth for cleaning or covering something, e.g. a dishcloth or a tablecloth
A small piece of soft, absorbent material used to treat wounds or for other medical purposes
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