to wipe
Pronunciation
/ˈwaɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "wipe"in English

to wipe
01

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

Transitive: to wipe a surface
Complex Transitive: to wipe a surface [adj]
to wipe definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
wipe
3rd person singular
wipes
Present participle
wiping
Past simple
wiped
Past participle
wiped
Examples
She wiped the kitchen counter with a damp cloth to remove crumbs.
Wipe
01

the act of rubbing, cleaning, or removing something by friction

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
wipes
Examples
He gave the counter a quick wipe with a cloth.
02

a film or video transition where one image is gradually replaced by another in a specific pattern

What is a "wipe"?

A wipe is a transition effect used in film and video editing where one scene gradually replaces another by pushing the old scene off the screen with a moving line or shape. This line or shape moves across the screen, revealing the new scene underneath as it progresses. Wipes can vary in direction and style, such as left to right, top to bottom, or diagonally. This technique helps to visually separate scenes or suggest a passage of time, while also adding a distinctive and stylistic touch to the transition.

Examples
The director used a wipe to shift between scenes.
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