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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

wipedown en · NOUN

Etymology

Deverbal from wipe down.

Meanings

  1. 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

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wipedowns Number=Plur lexicographic
wipe-down alternative lexicographic