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wipes

 

[ waษชps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning

Cloths or tissues used for cleaning or wiping surfaces.

Synonyms

cloths, tissues, towels

Examples of usage

  • He used wipes to clean the kitchen counter.
  • She always carries wipes in her bag for quick cleaning.
Context #2 | Verb

cleaning

To clean or dry something by rubbing it with a cloth or tissue.

Synonyms

clean, dry, rub

Examples of usage

  • She wipes the table after every meal.
  • He wiped his hands on a towel.

Translations

Translations of the word "wipes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toalhetes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค‚เค›เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรผcher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tisu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะฒะตั‚ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chusteczki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚คใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lingettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ toallitas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mendiller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผํ‹ฐ์Šˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงุฏูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubrousky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utierky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆนฟๅทพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ robฤki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurrkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั€ั‚ะบั–ัˆั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salfetkalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toallitas

Etymology

The word 'wipes' originates from the Old English word 'wipian', meaning to rub. Over time, it evolved to refer to the act of cleaning or drying surfaces with cloths or tissues. The use of wipes for cleaning purposes became more popular in the modern era due to their convenience and effectiveness in maintaining hygiene.

See also: wipe, wiping.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,310, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.