Definition of
swipe has definitions from the fields of sport,criminal law
1
[ verb ] strike with a swiping motion

Used in print

(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

He noticed a speck of dirt on the sill and swiped at it with his finger .

Related terms

hit sideswipe

2
[ verb ] (criminal law) make off with belongings of others

Synonyms

pilfer purloin lift abstract sneak nobble pinch filch hook snarf cabbage

Related terms

steal booster pilferage

3
[ noun ] (sport) a sweeping stroke or blow

Related terms

stroke

*

Rhymes with

wipe

Phonetic and Homophones

S W AY1 P

Similar Spelling

Swope Swoope swop swap swoop sweep Sipe

To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste
text link