Wipe off

verb

To remove something from a surface by rubbing.

She used a cloth to wipe off the dust from the table.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To remove something from a surface by rubbing

Often appears as...

  • wipe off dust
  • wipe off dirt
verb

To remove or eliminate completely.

The virus has wiped off entire populations of bats in some areas.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To remove or eliminate completely

Often appears as...

  • wipe off populations
  • wipe off memories
verb

To eradicate or remove traces of something.

He tried to wipe off her memory from his mind.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To eradicate or remove traces of something

Often appears as...

  • wipe off memory
  • wipe off guilt
verb

To remove something from a surface by rubbing.

She used a cloth to wipe off the dust from the table.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To remove something from a surface by rubbing

Often appears as...

  • wipe off dust
  • wipe off dirt
verb

To remove or eliminate completely.

The virus has wiped off entire populations of bats in some areas.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To remove or eliminate completely

Often appears as...

  • wipe off populations
  • wipe off memories
verb

To eradicate or remove traces of something.

He tried to wipe off her memory from his mind.
Visual representation of "wipe off" - To eradicate or remove traces of something

Often appears as...

  • wipe off memory
  • wipe off guilt
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Action

Describes a physical movement of cleaning or clearing a surface by hand.

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He wiped off the whiteboard after the presentation.
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Not Just Cleaning

Can refer to removing items from a surface as well as cleaning.

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She quickly wiped off the crumbs from the tablecloth.
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Often Immediate

Used for actions that are prompt or soon after something has occurred.

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Wipe off the sauce from the stove while it's still fresh.
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Physical Action

Describes a physical movement of cleaning or clearing a surface by hand.

Illustration for Physical Action
He wiped off the whiteboard after the presentation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Cleaning

Can refer to removing items from a surface as well as cleaning.

Illustration for Not Just Cleaning
She quickly wiped off the crumbs from the tablecloth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Immediate

Used for actions that are prompt or soon after something has occurred.

Illustration for Often Immediate
Wipe off the sauce from the stove while it's still fresh.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Describes a physical movement of cleaning or clearing a surface by hand.

Illustration for Physical Action
He wiped off the whiteboard after the presentation.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Just Cleaning

Can refer to removing items from a surface as well as cleaning.

Illustration for Not Just Cleaning
She quickly wiped off the crumbs from the tablecloth.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often Immediate

Used for actions that are prompt or soon after something has occurred.

Illustration for Often Immediate
Wipe off the sauce from the stove while it's still fresh.
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