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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Layering isn't effective and may be dangerous: Avoid applying multiple products at once or before the first product has been wiped off.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves while sharpening to protect your hands and wipe off the tools with a clean cloth when you're done.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The small amount of oil left after wiping off any excess won’t hurt plants.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
The 30-year-old had the first season in his two-year deal wiped off the board when an elbow strain resulted in an internal brace procedure last March.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Wear gloves while sharpening to protect your hands and wipe off the tools with a clean cloth when you're done.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
The small amount of oil left after wiping off any excess won’t hurt plants.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
The 30-year-old had the first season in his two-year deal wiped off the board when an elbow strain resulted in an internal brace procedure last March.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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 3 Mar. 2025.
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