Wiping
/ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters
Definition of Wiping
verb
- To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)
"I wiped the sweat from my brow with the back of my hand."
- To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; usually followed by away, off, or out.
- To cheat; to defraud; to trick; usually followed by out.
- To erase.
"I accidentally wiped my hard drive."
- To make (a joint, as between pieces of lead pipe), by surrounding the junction with a mass of solder, applied in a plastic condition by means of a rag with which the solder is shaped by rubbing.
verb
Anagrams of Wiping
Letter Values
w4
i1
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Wiping
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Wiping"
Wiping is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Wiping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "wiping" is a medium-scoring word.