tergō — meaning in English
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English meaning
- wipe verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
Senses
tergō is used for these senses in English:
- wipe (transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
wipe — full definition
- verb To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
- verb To remove or erase something completely, often followed by "out," "away," or "off."
- noun A small pre-moistened piece of cloth or paper used for cleaning.
- noun The act of wiping something.
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