n. | 1. | (Zool.) The lapwing. | ||||||
v. t. | 1. | |||||||
1. | To rub with something soft for cleaning; to clean or dry by rubbing; | |||||||
2. | To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; - usually followed by away, off or out. Also used figuratively. | |||||||
3. | To cheat; to defraud; to trick; - usually followed by out.
| |||||||
n. | 1. | Act of rubbing, esp. in order to clean. | ||||||
2. | A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe. | |||||||
3. | A gibe; a jeer; a severe sarcasm. | |||||||
4. | A handkerchief. | |||||||
5. | Stain; brand. |
Noun | 1. | wipe - the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub" Synonyms: rub |
Verb | 1. | wipe - rub with a circular motion; "wipe the blackboard" Synonyms: pass over |