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Meaning of wiping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wiping

Pronunciation:/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)

    Example: I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand.

  2. To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out.

  3. To cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out.

  4. To erase.

    Example: I accidentally wiped my hard drive.

verb

Definitions

  1. To have all members of a party die in a single campaign, event, or battle; to be wiped out.

    Example: If you try to fight that boss underprepared, you're definitely gonna wipe.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is wiped.

    Example: multiple wipings of a computer's hard disk

  2. Material wiped off something.

    Example: analysis of wipings taken from a suspect's hands

  3. A thrashing.