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Definition of wiped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cleancleaned by rubbing
- The table was wiped and ready for dinner..
2.
- After the long hike, I felt completely wiped..
Origin of wiped
Old English, wīpian (to strike) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with wiped included in their meaning
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destruction
completely destroyed or wiped out
removal
eliminated or wiped out
removal
having been erased or wiped out
cleaned
having been brushed or wiped
eradication
able to be eradicated or wiped out
Examples of wiped in a sentence
The car's windshield was wiped clean. She was wiped after the marathon. I'm so wiped from studying all night.
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- French:nettoyé, épuisé, ...
- German:abgewischt, erschöpft, ...
- Italian:pulito, esausto, ...
- Spanish:limpiado, agotado, ...
- Portuguese:esfregado, esgotado, ...
- Chinese:已擦拭的, 累坏了, ...
- Japanese:拭かれた, 疲れ果てた, ...
- Arabic:ممسوح, مرهق, ...
- Hebrew:מְנֻגָּב, תָּשׁוּשׁ, ...
- Russian:вытертый, выжатый, ...
- Ukrainian:витертий, виснажений, ...
- Hindi:पोंछा हुआ, थका हुआ, ...
Definition of wipe - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cleaning actionclean or dry by rubbing
- She used a cloth to wipe the table..
2.
removalremove completely from a surface
- He managed to wipe the graffiti off the wall..
3.
eradicateeliminate or destroy
- The virus could wipe entire populations..
4.
applicationapply a substance by rubbing
- She wiped oil on the hinges to stop the squeaking.
5.
technologyTECH. erase data from a deviceTECH.
- The technician wiped the hard drive.
6.
videointr. TECH. perform a transition in video editingintr. TECH.
- The scene was wiped to reveal the next shot.
Noun
1.
disposable clothsmall moist cloth for single use
- She carried a wipe for her hands.
2.
cleaning toolsoft cloth used for cleaning surfaces
- She used a wipe to clean the spill.
3.
gamingTECH. US instance of all players dying in a gameTECH. US
- The team experienced a wipe in the dungeon.
4.
cleaning actionact of rubbing something to clean or dry it
- He gave the table a quick wipe..
5.
film editingTECH. film transition where one scene replaces anotherTECH.
- The director used a wipe for the scene change.
Images of wipe
small moist cloth for single use 
soft cloth used for cleaning surfaces
Expressions with wipe
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clean a surface using a damp cloth
She wiped down the kitchen counter after cooking.
remove something from a surface by rubbing
She used a cloth to wipe off the dust from the shelf..
destroy or remove something completely, often in large numbers
The disease could wipe out the entire population.
destroy completely so it no longer exists
The hurricane wiped the small village off the map.
clean the floor by wiping
He wiped the floor after the messy dinner party..
disclaim responsibility or involvement
He decided to wipe his hands of the project after the disagreement.
cause someone to stop being happy or joyful
The bad news wiped the smile off her face.
defeat or outdo someone unexpectedly
He wiped his rival's eye in the final race.
start anew by forgetting past issues
They decided to wipe the slate clean and move on.
dry oneself after a shower or bath
After the bath, Liam grabbed a soft towel to wipe himself dry.
disposable wet towel for diaper changes
He grabbed a baby wipe during the diaper change.
small moistened cloth for cleaning or hygiene
She used a wet wipe to clean her hands.
remove something with a wiping motion
She wiped away the dust from the shelf.
remove dirt from a surface by wiping
She wiped clean the kitchen counter.
clean the bottoms of shoes by rubbing them on a mat
Please wipe your feet before coming inside.
clean someone's nose by wiping
She gently wiped the child's nose with a tissue.
clean a surface by removing dust
She wiped the dust off the old bookshelf.
remove tears from the face
She gently wiped the tears away from her child's face.
remove spilled liquid using a cloth
She wiped up the spilled milk quickly.
remove sweat from the forehead using a hand or cloth
After the run, he wiped his brow.
disposable cloth for cleaning surfaces or hands
She used a handi-wipe to clean the table.
defeat someone completely in a competition
The champion wiped the floor with his opponent in the final match.
complete elimination of a team in a game
The team wipe cost them the match.
remove all charges or debts from a bill
The manager decided to wipe the bill clean for the customers.
Origin of wipe
Old English, wīpian (to wipe)
Examples of wipe in a sentence
Please wipe your feet before entering the house. She used a cloth to wipe the table clean. Make sure to wipe your shoes before entering. The new policy aims to wipe corruption from the system. Natural disasters can wipe entire communities. Wipe sunscreen on your shoulders before hiking.
He wiped polish onto the scratched table. He accidentally wiped his phone before backing it up. The IT department wiped the server to remove the virus. The editor used a wipe to transition scenes smoothly. A wipe effect was added between the two clips. He used a wipe to clean the table. Wipes are convenient for quick clean-ups. He grabbed a wipe to dust the shelf. The package includes a wipe for your glasses. After the wipe, they strategized for the next attempt. A wipe occurred just before the final boss battle. She gave the mirror a wipe. A quick wipe removed the dust. The film editor chose a wipe to transition smoothly. A wipe was used to seamlessly shift between scenes.
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- French:essuyer, lingette, ...
- German:abwischen, Feuchttuch, ...
- Italian:pulire, salvietta, ...
- Spanish:limpiar, toallita, ...
- Portuguese:limpar, toalhete, ...
- Chinese:擦拭, 湿巾, ...
- Japanese:拭く, ウェットティッシュ, ...
- Arabic:مَسَحَ, مِنْديلٌ مُبَلَّل, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַגֵּב, מַגְבּוֹן, ...
- Russian:вытирать, влажная салфетка, ...
- Ukrainian:витирати, серветка, ...
- Hindi:पोंछना, वाइप, ...
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