Word: swipe
Phonetic:
/swaɪp/
Listen:
A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.
An act of passing a swipecard through a card reader.
A rough guess; an estimate or swag. Example: Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure.
An attack, insult or critical remark. Example: The politician took a swipe at his opponents.
Poor, weak beer or other inferior alcoholic beverage; rotgut.
To grab or bat quickly. Example: The cat swiped at the shoelace.
To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader. Example: He swiped his card at the door.
To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it. Example: Swipe left to hide the toolbar.
To draw (one's finger) rapidly across a touch screen.
To steal or snatch. Example: Hey! Who swiped my lunch?
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