wipe

verb C1

Meaning

To remove or eliminate a substance or material from a surface or object through a sweeping or scrubbing motion, often implying a thorough or deliberate action that results in a significant change in the state or condition of the item being cleaned or alte
💡 The term "wipe" can imply varying degrees of forcefulness or thoroughness depending on context; it is often misused in informal settings to mean simply "clean" without the implication of a more decisive action.

Example Sentences

Please wipe the surface thoroughly before applying the disinfectant .
Please wipe the table before you start preparing the food .
Researchers must carefully wipe the equipment to avoid contamination .

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