verb / noun
wipe
WYPE/waɪp/
To remove something by rubbing over a surface.
He wipes spilled water off the kitchen counter with a cloth.
Etymology
Old English wipian already combined wiping with cleansing. The current meaning preserves that practical connection: rubbing a surface clears away moisture or dirt.
In context
you tried to wipe them clean with a towel and they stayed it took several swipes for us to realize that they were imprinted
More examples
- He wiped the mud off his boots.
- The table needs a quick wipe before dinner.
- Wipe your personal data from the laptop before selling it.
Forms
wipe · wipes · wiped · wiping
wiper noun — A device that clears a surface.