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wipe

wipe

Meaning of wipe

clean by wiping

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British English/tu ˈwaɪp/
American English/ˈwaɪp/
Russian transcription[prətʲɪˈratʲ]
wipe
wipe - протирать
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wipe with Russian translation

wipe usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Протри окно этой тряпкой, чтобы убрать отпечатки пальцев.

Wipe the window with this cloth to remove the fingerprints.

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wipe belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

wipeпротирать
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

wipe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wipe / sponge / rub / polish / dust / clean

🇬🇧English
wipe

Basic act of rubbing a surface with a cloth to remove liquid or dirt.

A1Very Often

Wipe the table with a damp cloth.

Протрите стол влажной тряпкой.

🇬🇧English

To clean or absorb liquid using a sponge; often wetter and more absorbent than a cloth wipe.

A1Often

Sponge the countertop to remove the spill.

Протрите столешницу губкой, чтобы убрать пролитое.

🇬🇧English

To move something back and forth with pressure; may be for cleaning, massaging, or polishing.

A1Very Often

Rub the stain gently with a cloth.

Аккуратно потрите пятно тряпкой.

P
🇬🇧English
polish

To make a surface smooth and shiny, usually using a polish or special motion.

A1Often

Polish the shoes before the party.

Потрите обувь до блеска перед вечеринкой.

🇬🇧English

To remove dust from surfaces, usually with a cloth or duster.

A1Often

Dust the shelves once a week.

Протирай пыль с полок раз в неделю.

🇬🇧English

A general term meaning to make free from dirt; encompasses wiping, washing, dusting, etc.

A1Very Often

Clean the kitchen after cooking.

Убери кухню после готовки.

🇬🇧English

To remove moisture or make something free from water; may be done by wiping.

A1Very Often

Dry the plates with a towel.

Высуши тарелки полотенцем.

D
🇬🇧English
dab

To press lightly and repeatedly, often to absorb liquid or remove a small stain.

A1Often

Dab the spill with a paper towel.

Промокни пролитое бумажным полотенцем.

🇬🇧English

To clean floors using a mop; implies larger wet cleaning, not a hand wipe.

A1Often

Mop the kitchen floor after dinner.

Помой пол на кухне после ужина.

🇬🇧English

To clean vigorously by rubbing, often with a brush and cleaner to remove tough dirt.

A1Often

Scrub the pans to remove burnt food.

Отчищай кастрюли, чтобы убрать пригоревшую еду.

S
🇬🇧English
swab

To clean or apply a liquid with a small absorbent (swab); often medical or for small precise areas.

A1Rarely

Swab the cut with antiseptic.

Обработай порез тампоном с антисептиком.

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How to pronounce wipe and what this word means

wipe translation: протирать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce wipe

/tu ˈwaɪp/

wipe translation

протирать

wipe examples

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating.

wipe transcription

/tu ˈwaɪp/, /ˈwaɪp/

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wipe meaning: what does it mean?

clean by wiping

wipe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

wipe is pronounced as /tu ˈwaɪp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

wipe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Don't wipe the screen with a rough cloth; it can damage the coating. Translation: Не протирай экран грубой тряпкой — это может повредить покрытие.

Is wipe part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, wipe (протирать) can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wipe part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, wipe (протирать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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