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Wiping: meaning, definitions and examples

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wiping

 

[ หˆwaษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cleaning

Removing dirt or stains from a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand.

Synonyms

cleaning, mopping, rubbing

Examples of usage

  • The waitress was wiping the table after the customers left.
  • He wiped the dust off the shelves with a damp cloth.

Translations

Translations of the word "wiping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limpeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค‚เค›เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwischen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengelap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั‚ะธั€ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wycieranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹ญใใ“ใจ (ใตใใ“ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essuyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limpieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ฆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utรญrรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ฆๆ‹ญ (cฤshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurrkun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silinmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limpieza

Etymology

The word 'wiping' originates from the Old English word 'wฤซpian', which means 'to rub'. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically refer to cleaning or removing dirt from a surface by rubbing. The act of wiping has been a common practice throughout history, with various tools and materials being used for this purpose. Today, wiping is an essential part of cleaning and maintaining cleanliness in our daily lives.

See also: wipe, wipes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,797, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.