Associations to the word «Swipe»

Wiktionary

SWIPE, verb. (transitive) To steal or snatch.
SWIPE, verb. (transitive) To scan or register by sliding something through a reader.
SWIPE, verb. (intransitive) To grab or bat quickly.
SWIPE, verb. (intransitive) To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; A sweep.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) (informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
SWIPE, noun. (uncountable) Poor, weak beer; small beer.
SWIPE LEFT, verb. (informal) To reject or discard something.

Dictionary definition

SWIPE, noun. A sweeping stroke or blow.
SWIPE, verb. Strike with a swiping motion.
SWIPE, verb. Make off with belongings of others.

Wise words

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