verbπShareTo move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)"I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out."The child wiped the crayon marks off the table. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out."The dishonest salesman wiped me out by selling me a broken car for twice its value. "businessfinancelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erase."I accidentally wiped my hard drive."actioncomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The plumber carefully wiped the molten solder around the lead pipe joint with a cloth, creating a strong, leak-proof seal. "technicalutilitybuildingworkindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove an expression from one's face."You should wipe that smirk off your face before the boss comes in."appearancebodyactionpersonattitudecharacterhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deperm (a ship)."The ship's crew wiped the old paint job to prepare for a new coat of white. "nauticalmilitarytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have all members of a party die in a single campaign, event, or battle; to be wiped out."The entire school team was wiped out in the championship game; every player got injured. "gameentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
