Associations to the word «Swipe»

Wiktionary

SWIPE, verb. (transitive) To steal or snatch.
SWIPE, verb. (transitive) To scan or register by sliding something through a reader.
SWIPE, verb. (intransitive) To grab or bat quickly.
SWIPE, verb. (intransitive) To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; A sweep.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
SWIPE, noun. (countable) (informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
SWIPE, noun. (uncountable) Poor, weak beer; small beer.
SWIPE LEFT, verb. (informal) To reject or discard something.

Dictionary definition

SWIPE, noun. A sweeping stroke or blow.
SWIPE, verb. Strike with a swiping motion.
SWIPE, verb. Make off with belongings of others.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy