wipedown en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from wipe down.
Meanings
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The act of cleaning the exterior of an object, typically by hand using a damp dishcloth or other cleaning cloth.
I have to give my taxi a quick wipedown after lunch.
The cloudy windows that have inspired complaints from riders on social media for several years need more than a squirt of window cleaner and a wipe down. They need to be replaced.
2022 October 10, Larry Higgs, The Star-Ledger:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wipedowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| wipe-down | alternative | lexicographic |