wipe (/waɪp/)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
🔊 /waɪp/
Meaning
Meaning: clean by rubbing
To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
Examples
🗣 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.
Tags: home, cleaning