Associations to the word «Swipe» - Word Associations Network

Noun

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.

SWIPE, noun. A sweeping stroke or blow.

SWIPE, verb. Strike with a swiping motion.

SWIPE, verb. Make off with belongings of others.

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