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swiped

The correct spelling is swiped.

How to pronounce swiped

verb

Say it like: Swi-ped

The correct spelling is swiped. To grab or bat quickly. For example: "The cat swiped at the shoelace."

Usage Examples

The cat swiped at the shoelace.

He swiped his card at the door.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To grab or bat quickly.
  2. 2.To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
  3. 3.To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
  4. 4.To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
  5. 5.To draw (one's finger) rapidly across a touch screen.

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