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swipe
1 swipe /ˈswaɪp/ verb
swipes; swiped; swiping
1 swipe
/ˈswaɪp/
verb
swipes; swiped; swiping
Learner's definition of SWIPE
1 
: to reach toward and try to hit (something) with a swinging motion挥击；挥打；抡打
[+ object]
[no object]
— usually + at
2 
[+ object] informal : to steal (something)偷窃
3 
[+ object] : to pass (a credit card, ATM card, etc.) through a machine that reads information from it刷（磁卡）
2 swipe /ˈswaɪp/ noun
plural swipes
2 swipe
/ˈswaɪp/
noun
plural swipes
Learner's definition of SWIPE
[count]
1 
informal : a criticism or insult that is directed toward a particular person or group批评；抨击
2 
: a swinging movement of a person's hand, an animal's paw, etc., that is done in an attempt to hit something挥击；抡打
BNC: 20295 COCA: 13529

swipe

1 of 2

noun

ˈswīp How to pronounce swipe (audio)
plural swipes
1
a
: a strong sweeping blow
a swipe of a paw
… he took a swipe at the ball before it stopped moving, a two stroke penalty. Ken Fidlin
b
: a sliding gesture (as across the touch screen of a mobile device)
In this day and age, with information available at the push of a button or a swipe, Avdeev's situation is remarkable and rare. Christopher Miller
Vividly colored orbs appear from time to time, sometimes slowly, often in a mad rush, and seemingly at random. You can move them around with a finger swipe … David Price
2
: a sharp often critical remark
took a parting swipe at management
Below the picture, the text took a swipe at Perdue's claims … Thomas Whiteside

swipe

2 of 2

verb

swiped; swiping; swipes

intransitive verb

1
: to strike or move with a sweeping motion
Among carnivores like the great cats, wolves and hyenas, cubs pretend to capture prey: stalking, pouncing, biting, swiping at objects with claws extended. Natalie Angier
2
: to operate something (such as a function on a mobile device) by sliding one's finger while pressing against a touch screen
On the plus side, it does come with extra large icons on the home screen, and a button bar that you swipe up from the bottom for easy access to video tutorials, troubleshooting tools and 24/7 phone support. Jennifer Jolly

transitive verb

1
: to strike or wipe (something or someone) with a sweeping motion
Pallone mimicked Rose's gestures in rebuttal—and, perhaps inadvertently, swiped Rose on the cheek near his left eye. Steve Wulf
One model boasted a small rectangular "rest" that kept the head from touching the counter when it was laid down and also sported a useful notch for swiping the rim of a jar or bowl. Lisa McManus
2
: to activate or control (something) with a swiping gesture
Tinder allows users to swipe their phone screen to the right when they see a picture of someone they like. … The Mercury (South Africa)
3
: steal, pilfer
In a jailhouse interview in Russia, a former uranium worker explains why he swiped nuclear material to sell: He needed money for a new fridge and stove. David Corn
4
: to slide (a card with a magnetic strip or bar code) through a slot in a reading device so that information contained in the strip or code can be processed (as in making a purchase)
Instead of swiping your credit card, or inserting its chip to complete the payment process, contactless technology lets you make a purchase by placing or hovering your card or phone near a payment terminal, a.k.a. the credit card machine. Geoffrey Morrison

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She took a swipe at her former company in her latest column. a swipe of the cat's paw Verb The cat swiped the dog across the nose. They swiped some candy from the store. The cashier swiped the credit card and gave it back to me.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Andrus hit one of Chicago's five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis — and backed up a pregame swipe at the AL Central lead ... Tom Withers, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 To cancel Emergency SOS, swipe Cancel to the right during the countdown. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Every single stroke and swipe necessary to remove the BBQ is counted and the time the product needs to sit on the grates is graded too. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Robinson used a violent swipe with his hands to defeat McGlinchey and then a quick inside move. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Invisible brows, by comparison, require just a quick swipe of a razor or a coat of bleach every week or two to create an uncanny effect. Isabel Slone, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The animations are snappy, the shapes are clever, the functionality is useful, and the pill at the top feels a bit like the swipe-up indicator at the bottom of the phone—an ever-present UI element. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 Or swipe to view your 1997 Screaming Eagle instead. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2022 This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the swipe. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022
Verb
Fiona is expected to swipe past the Dominican Republic on Sunday as a potential hurricane and Haiti and the Turks and Caicos Islands on Monday and Tuesday with the threat of extreme rain. Time, 17 Sep. 2022 Just swipe on some cream or p0wder blush–then add some more. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 15 Sep. 2022 The suspect managed to swipe the victim's keys from the waistband of her pants and hopped inside the car as the victim began to yell, the OSCO said. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Many people who visit the White House are tempted to swipe a memento, but very few admit it. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 The suspect stood up behind the victim and reached into his pocket to swipe the cash around 9:00 p.m. on Aug. 13. Paul Best, Fox News, 28 Aug. 2022 Oh, and don’t forget to swipe right for a cinematic surprise. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 8 July 2022 Russ went on to explain how e-commerce platforms could utilize the tool in their apps: With an empty room, shoppers can now swipe through room sets which leverage the orientation of existing furniture to arrange themselves automatically. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 15 July 2022 Those still bored in under a minute can simply swipe until something else catches their eye. Laura Forman, WSJ, 13 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably alteration of sweep

First Known Use

Noun

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of swipe was in 1788

Phrases Containing swipe
BNC: 20295 COCA: 13529
swipe

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SWIPE | SWIPE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤playful, satirical玩笑般的揮拳擊打；譏諷挖苦▸➤side, sideways從側面猛擊VERB + SWIPE➤take揮手打◇She took a playful swipe at her brother.她玩笑般地朝她弟弟揮手打去。SWIPE + NOUN➤card (especially BrE) 磁卡◇Students use swipe cards rather than cash for meals.學生刷卡用餐，不用現金。PREPOSITION➤swipe at對⋯的批評◇The article takes a side swipe at the teachers.這篇文章對教師進行了旁敲側擊的批評。

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