English · Common Verbs
wipe
/waɪp/
[/waɪp/]
clean by rubbing
Beginnerverb
Definition
To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
Example
Wipe the table after dinner.
Wipe the table after dinner.
Etymology
From Old English 'wipian' (to clean, rub).
How & Where It’s Used
Common cleaning verb for surfaces, faces, and spills.