English noun: wipe | |||
1. | wipe (act) the act of rubbing or wiping | ||
Samples | He gave the hood a quick rub. | ||
Synonyms | rub | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contact, physical contact | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | scuff | ||
English verb: wipe | |||
1. | wipe (contact) rub with a circular motion | ||
Samples | Wipe the blackboard. He passed his hands over the soft cloth. | ||
Synonyms | pass over | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | rub | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | broom, sponge, squeegee, sweep, towel, whisk, whisk off | ||