ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wiping

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Wiping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of wipe.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wipe.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which something is wiped.
  2. Material wiped off something.
  3. (slang) A thrashing.

Example Sentences

multiple wipings of a computer's hard disk
analysis of wipings taken from a suspect's hands

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rub, obliterate, efface, cleaning, removing, scan.

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