wipe

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (''cf.'' rub).
  2. Verb.  (transitive, computing) To erase.
  3. Noun.  A soft piece of cloth or cloth-like material used for wiping.

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