swipe

//swaɪp//
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Visual representation of swipe

Verb

swipeInfinitive
swipePresent tense
swipedPast tense
swipedPast participle
swipingPresent participle
swipesThird-person singular
1

To move one's finger across a touchscreen in a sweeping motion to navigate or interact with content.

Swipe left to see the next photo.

2

To strike or hit with a sweeping motion.

The cat swiped at the toy with its paw.

3

To pass a card through an electronic reader to make a payment or gain access.

Please swipe your card to enter the building.

4

To steal something, typically in a quick or sneaky manner.

Someone swiped my wallet from my bag.

Noun

1

A sweeping stroke or blow.

The cat took a swipe at the dangling string.

2

A sliding motion of a finger across a touchscreen.

A single swipe to the left will delete the message.

3

A critical or mocking remark directed at someone.

She took a swipe at her rival during the interview.

Synonym

swipe - Deep Vocabulary