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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 wash or bathe
To brush off or away, typically dirt or litter
To remove or clear a block or obstruction from
To dismiss idly with contempt or derision
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Hit or try to hit with a swinging blow
To quickly remove or take away
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 thorough cleaning or inspection
A brief, rapid action or movement
A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids
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