To rub something soft for cleaning; to clean by rubbing; as, to wipe the hands or face with a towel. Luke 7:38.

To strike off gently. Some natral tears they droppd, but wipd them soon.

To cleanse from evil practices or abuses; to overturn and destroy what is foul and hateful. I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish. 2 Kings 27:3.

To cheat; to defraud. To wipe away, to cleanse by rubbing or tersion; as, to wipe away a stain or reproach. To wipe off, to clear away. Wipe off this foul stain; wipe off the dust. To wipe out, to efface; to obliterate. Wipe out the blot.

The act of rubbing for the purpose of cleaning.

A blow; a stroke.

A gibe; a jeer; a severe sarcasm.

A bird.