What does wipe out mean?
Wipe out means The act of colliding or crashing..
Wipe out
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act of colliding or crashing..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of colliding or crashing.
- Total destruction or elimination.
- (surfing) The act of falling off one's surfboard.
Example Sentences
The skateboarder had a nasty wipeout as she came off the ramp.
The wipeout of this industry could be catastrophic.
Ha ha! Did you see that wipeout?
I'd like to show you what a wipeout looks like from the board. I'm pretty good at getting wiped out, so I'll be the stooge.
Synonyms for wipe out
Antonyms for wipe out
Related Words
Word Forms
- wipeouts
- wipe-out
- wipe out
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wipe out?
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What is the opposite of wipe out?
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How do you use wipe out in a sentence?
The skateboarder had a nasty wipeout as she came off the ramp.
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