wiping

[ˈwaɪpɪŋ]

wiping Definition

  • 1clean or dry (something) by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand
  • 2remove (dirt or moisture) from something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand

Using wiping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wiping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was wiping the table with a cloth.

  • Example

    He wiped his hands on his pants.

  • Example

    I need to wipe my glasses clean.

  • Example

    The janitor was wiping the floor with a mop.

wiping Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with wiping

  • remove something by wiping it

    Example

    She wiped away her tears with a tissue.

  • clean the surface of something by wiping it

    Example

    He wiped down the kitchen counter after cooking.

  • destroy or obliterate something completely

    Example

    The hurricane wiped out the entire town.

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Summary: wiping in Brief

'Wiping' [ˈwaɪpɪŋ] is the act of cleaning or drying something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, paper, or one's hand. It can also mean removing dirt or moisture from something by rubbing its surface. Examples include wiping a table with a cloth, wiping hands on pants, and wiping glasses clean. Phrases like 'wipe away' and 'wipe down' denote removing or cleaning surfaces, while 'wipe out' means to destroy or obliterate something completely.