wipe on

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To transfer dirt or liquid from one object to another surface by wiping (e.g., wipe hands on a towel).

wipewipe + PREPOSITION

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on

Examples (10)

  • She wiped her hands on the towel.
  • Don't wipe your dirty shoes on the clean carpet!
  • He instinctively wiped the spilled coffee on his sleeve.
  • The child wiped his sticky fingers on his mother's dress.
  • Please wipe your mouth on the napkin after eating.
  • I saw him wiping mud on the doormat before entering.
  • She would often wipe her tears on the corner of her apron.
  • It's rude to wipe food on the table cloth.
  • After washing, he carefully wiped the water on a dry cloth.
  • You shouldn't wipe the grease on your pants.