# wiping

Pronunciation: say "WY-ping" /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of wipe. — present participle and gerund of wipe
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of wipe. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _He is wiping sweat from his forehead between sets._
   - _Wiping down the counters is the last chore before closing._

## Noun

2. An act of cleaning, drying, or clearing a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
   - Simple: The action of cleaning or drying a surface by rubbing it.
   - _A thorough wiping of the lens left it spotless._
   - _The whiteboard got a final wiping at the end of class._
3. The material removed from a surface when it is wiped off.
   - Simple: The dirt or mess that comes off when you rub something clean.
   - _The mechanic collected the oily wipings in a metal tray._
   - _Each wiping left on the rag showed how dirty the engine was._
4. A thrashing; a severe beating or a decisive defeat. *(slang)*
   - Simple: A heavy beating or a big defeat.
   - _The home side handed the visitors a humiliating wiping._
   - _After such a wiping, the coach demanded a team meeting._

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