DEFINITION
WIPE:
• (n.) The lapwing.
• (v. t.) To rub with something soft for cleaning; to clean or dry
by rubbing; as, to wipe the hands or face with a towel.
• (v. t.) To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; --
usually followed by away, off or out. Also used figuratively.
• (v. t.) To cheat; to defraud; to trick; -- usually followed by
out.
• (n.) Act of rubbing, esp. in order to clean.
• (n.) A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.
• (n.) A gibe; a jeer; a severe sarcasm.
• (n.) A handkerchief.
• (n.) Stain; brand.