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Uncommonwiping
The correct spelling is wiping.
How to pronounce wiping
/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
Say it like: Wip-ing
The correct spelling is wiping. To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.) For example: "I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
Usage Examples
“I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand.”
“I accidentally wiped my hard drive.”
“You should wipe that smirk off your face before the boss comes in.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
- 2.To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out.
- 3.To cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out.
- 4.To erase.
- 5.To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is wiped.
- 2.Material wiped off something.
- 3.A thrashing.
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