Definitions

1. verb

to remove or clean something, especially with a cloth or paper

“She wiped the spilled juice from the table.”

2. verb

to erase or remove something, especially from a surface

“He wiped the chalkboard clean with a damp cloth.”

3. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially a feeling or a problem

“Try to wipe away your worries before bed.”

4. noun

a cleaning or erasing action

“The wipe of her tears was a gentle one.”

5. noun

a thin layer of something, especially a cleaning substance

“The wipe was pre-moistened and ready to use.”

6. noun

a term in computing for a type of file or system

“The operating system uses a wipe to initialize the drive.”

7. interjection

an expression used to convey a sense of urgency or a warning

“Wipe out, the car is coming!”