wiping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or other material.

• Verb

  The action of removing or erasing something, such as information from a computer screen.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79294285"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wiping
tide , side , ride

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Variants

List of all variants of wiping that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'wipe' can be traced back to the Old English word 'wiperian', which means 'to rub' or 'to wipe'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first toilet paper was made from leaves, grass, and even corn cobs? Wiping with cloths was a more common practice in the past.

2. In the world of technology, 'wiping' can refer to several things, including formatting a hard drive, clearing app data, or even deleting a social media account.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cleaning: The process of removing dirt, debris, or other unwanted substances from a surface or object.

2. Sanitization: The process of killing or removing microorganisms from surfaces or objects to prevent the spread of infection.

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Culture

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Wiping has been used extensively in literature and art, often symbolizing the idea of cleansing or starting anew. For example, in the Bible, wiping the slate clean is a metaphor for forgiveness and starting anew.

How to Memorize "wiping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of wiping a surface with a cloth. Imagine the cloth moving back and forth, picking up dirt and debris as it goes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wipe' with the feeling of a clean surface or the sound of a cloth rubbing against a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wipe Away' to remember the meaning of the word. 'Wipe' stands for 'Wipe Away' and 'Away' represents the action of removing something.

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