Pronunciation: /waɪp/
noun a act of cleaning or drying something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand
A1 I used a wipe to clean my hands.
A2 She grabbed a wipe to remove the makeup from her face.
B1 The nurse handed me a wipe to clean the wound.
B2 I always carry wipes in my bag for quick clean-ups.
C1 The technician used a special wipe to clean the computer screen.
C2 The restaurant provided wipes for customers to clean their hands before and after meals.
verb to clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand
A1 I wipe the table after eating.
A2 She wiped her hands on her apron.
B1 Please wipe your feet before entering the house.
B2 The cleaner wiped down the countertops with a disinfectant.
C1 He wiped away her tears with a gentle touch.
C2 The forensic team carefully wiped the murder weapon for fingerprints.
formal Please remember to wipe the table clean after each use.
informal Make sure to wipe down the counters before you leave.
slang I'll just quickly wipe up this spill before it stains.
figurative He tried to wipe away his past mistakes, but they still haunted him.
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