wipe off
phrasal verb
wiped off; wiping off; wipes off
1
: to clean (someone or something) by using a towel, one's hand, etc.
I wiped off the baby and took him out of the high chair.
She wiped the counters off.
2
: to remove (something) by rubbing
I wiped the food off the baby's face.
She wiped off the oil from the counter.
—often used figuratively in British EnglishMore than a billion pounds have been wiped off share prices.
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Make a habit of wiping off surfaces and cleaning up dust.
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Use a fresh, dry cloth to wipe off the shaving cream.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Editor's tip: For the cleanest application, make sure to wipe off any excess formula on the brush against the rim of the tube before applying.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
It’s smudged all over her face or completely wiped off.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 July 2024
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Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Use a fresh, dry cloth to wipe off the shaving cream.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
Editor's tip: For the cleanest application, make sure to wipe off any excess formula on the brush against the rim of the tube before applying.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
It’s smudged all over her face or completely wiped off.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 23 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for wipe off
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“Wipe off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wipe%20off. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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