English · Daily Life
wipe
/waɪp/
[/waɪp/]
to clean by rubbing
Beginnerverb
Definition
To wipe means to clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
Example
Please wipe the table after dinner.
Please wipe the table after dinner.
Etymology
From Old English 'wipian' meaning to wipe.
How & Where It’s Used
Common household verb for cleaning surfaces.