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wipe

протирать

Meaning of wipe

clean by wiping

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EN-UK/tu ˈwaɪp/
EN-US/ˈwaɪp/
wipe
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wipe with Russian translation

wipe usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Протри окно этой тряпкой, чтобы убрать отпечатки пальцев.

Wipe the window with this cloth to remove the fingerprints.

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wipe belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wipeпротирать
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
turn onвключать
turn offвыключать

wipe synonyms

Related words worth learning together

sponge
To clean or absorb liquid using a sponge; often wetter and more absorbent than a cloth wipe.
rub
To move something back and forth with pressure; may be for cleaning, massaging, or polishing.
polish
To make a surface smooth and shiny, usually using a polish or special motion.
dust
To remove dust from surfaces, usually with a cloth or duster.
clean
A general term meaning to make free from dirt; encompasses wiping, washing, dusting, etc.
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🇬🇧en

To clean or absorb liquid using a sponge; often wetter and more absorbent than a cloth wipe.

A1Often

Sponge the countertop to remove the spill.

🇬🇧en

To move something back and forth with pressure; may be for cleaning, massaging, or polishing.

A1Very Often

Rub the stain gently with a cloth.

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polish

To make a surface smooth and shiny, usually using a polish or special motion.

A1Often

Polish the shoes before the party.

🇬🇧en

To remove dust from surfaces, usually with a cloth or duster.

A1Often

Dust the shelves once a week.

🇬🇧en

A general term meaning to make free from dirt; encompasses wiping, washing, dusting, etc.

A1Very Often

Clean the kitchen after cooking.

🇬🇧en

To remove moisture or make something free from water; may be done by wiping.

A1Very Often

Dry the plates with a towel.

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dab

To press lightly and repeatedly, often to absorb liquid or remove a small stain.

A1Often

Dab the spill with a paper towel.

🇬🇧en

To clean floors using a mop; implies larger wet cleaning, not a hand wipe.

A1Often

Mop the kitchen floor after dinner.

🇬🇧en

To clean vigorously by rubbing, often with a brush and cleaner to remove tough dirt.

A1Often

Scrub the pans to remove burnt food.

S
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swab

To clean or apply a liquid with a small absorbent (swab); often medical or for small precise areas.

A1Rarely

Swab the cut with antiseptic.

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wipe meaning: what does it mean?

clean by wiping

wipe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wipe is pronounced as /tu ˈwaɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wipe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating. Translation: Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

Is wipe part of Household chores vocabulary?

Yes, wipe (протирать) can be learned in the Household chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wipe part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, wipe (протирать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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