Wiping: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when removing dirt, dust, or liquid from a surface, typically with a cloth or napkin. Often used for quick, light cleaning.

• She was wiping the table after dinner.
• He wiped his hands with a napkin.

A general term that can refer to the process of removing dirt, dust, or stains from an area or item. Can involve various methods and tools.

• I spend my Saturdays cleaning the house.
• She is cleaning the windows with a spray and a cloth.

Specifically refers to cleaning floors using a mop and usually involves water or a cleaning solution.

• He is mopping the kitchen floor.
• The janitor mopped up the spill in the hallway.

Used when applying friction to a surface, often to remove a stain or to polish. Usually done with some force.

• She was rubbing the stain on her shirt, trying to get it out.
• He rubbed the rusty surface to make it shine.