wipe

US /waɪp/

UK /waɪp/

clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand

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She wiped the counter with a damp cloth.

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Please wipe your feet before coming inside.

remove (something) by rubbing

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He wiped the sweat from his brow.

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The tears were wiped away by her mother.

an act or instance of wiping

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Give the table a quick wipe.

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He gave his hands a quick wipe on his trousers.