essuyer — meaning in English

English meaning

• wipe verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.

Senses

essuyer is used for these senses in English:

• dry off (transitive) To make dry.
• wipe (transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
• wipe up To clean thoroughly, particularly with a dishcloth or rag.

wipe — full definition

1. verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
2. verb To remove or erase something completely, often followed by "out," "away," or "off."
3. noun A small pre-moistened piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning.
4. noun The act of wiping something.

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