wipe
//waɪp//
Verb
wipeInfinitive
wipePresent tense
wipedPast tense
wipedPast participle
wipingPresent participle
wipesThird-person singular
1
To clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, paper, or one's hand.
She wiped the table with a cloth.
2
To remove dirt, liquid, or unwanted substances from a surface by rubbing.
She wiped the juice off the table with a cloth.
3
To erase or delete data from a computer, device, or storage medium.
Make sure to wipe all personal data before selling your phone.
4
To spread or apply something over a surface with a rubbing motion.
She wiped the lotion on her arms.
Noun
wipeSingular
wipesPlural
1
An act of wiping or cleaning something.
Give the table a quick wipe before dinner.
2
A disposable cloth or piece of absorbent material used for cleaning.
She used a baby wipe to clean her hands.