Wipe up

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.VerbTo dry utensils, dishes etc. that have been washed.

"You're not watching TV until you've wiped up!"

2.VerbTo completely remove spilled liquid or solids, typically by hand using a dishcloth.

"I'll wipe up that spilled milk.; First let me wipe up all these bread crumbs."

3.VerbTo clean thoroughly, particularly with a dishcloth or rag.

"I always wipe up the counter before making dinner.; Please wipe up the kitchen at the end of your shift."

4.VerbTo defeat (an opponent) thoroughly; trounce.

"We're going to wipe up your team just like we wiped up the Canaries."

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