Wiping: meaning, definitions and examples

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wiping

[ ˈwaɪpɪŋ ]

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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:

🇵🇹 limpeza

🇮🇳 पोंछना

🇩🇪 Abwischen

🇮🇩 mengelap

🇺🇦 витирати

🇵🇱 wycieranie

🇯🇵 拭くこと (ふくこと)

🇫🇷 essuyage

🇪🇸 limpieza

🇹🇷 silme

🇰🇷 닦기

🇸🇦 مسح

🇨🇿 utírání

🇸🇰 utieranie

🇨🇳 擦拭 (cāshì)

🇸🇮 brisanje

🇮🇸 þurrkun

🇰🇿 сүрту

🇬🇪 წმენდა

🇦🇿 silinmə

🇲🇽 limpieza

Word origin

The word 'wiping' originates from the Old English word 'wīpian', 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.