verb
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to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous or wet substance) on or over something; to smear; to anoint.
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to physically touch (as the wind blowing on a person).
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to rub or pass over with a cloth, mop, etc., for cleaning or drying.
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to remove by wiping: to wipe off.
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to erase, destroy completely.
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to clean the floor or the surface of something by brushing with or as with a broom; to brush down or off.
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to make clean; to cleans; to purge.
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to become completely wiped out, erased, destroyed.
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to remove, avert a danger, difficult situation, etc.