swipe

A noun referring to a sweeping stroke or blow, often made with the hand or an object.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее размашистый удар или движение, часто совершаемое рукой или предметом.esSustantivo que designa un golpe o movimiento amplio y barrido, a menudo realizado con la mano o un objeto.frNom désignant un mouvement ample et rapide, souvent un coup ou un balayage effectué avec la main ou un objet, ou l'action de glisser un doigt sur un écran.deSubstantiv, das einen schwungvollen Schlag oder eine wischende Bewegung bezeichnet, oft mit der Hand oder einem Gegenstand ausgeführt; auch eine Wischgeste auf einem Touchscreen.ptSubstantivo que designa um golpe amplo ou um movimento deslizante, geralmente feito com a mão ou um objeto; também se refere ao gesto de deslizar o dedo sobre uma tela sensível ao toque.zh名词，指大幅度的挥击或扫动动作，常由手或物体做出；也可指在触摸屏上滑动手指的动作。arاسم يدل على ضربة عريضة أو حركة واسعة باليد أو بأداة، أو تمرير الإصبع على شاشة اللمس.

1. A sweeping stroke or blow B1 informal

   A broad, sweeping movement of the hand or an object, often used to strike or move something.

   • He took a swipe at the fly with a rolled-up newspaper.
   • The cat gave a playful swipe at the dangling string.
   • With one swipe of his hand, he cleared the table.

   ruВзмахesbarrido, golpe ampliofrcoup balayédeSchwungptGolpe amplozh挥击arضربة كناسية

   Synonyme: bashbeltblowclipcuffhitlashslapsmacksockstrokeswatsweepwallopwhack

2. A critical remark B2 informal

   A sharp or critical comment aimed at someone or something.

   • The politician took a swipe at his opponent during the debate.
   • Her article contained a swipe at the current education system.
   • He couldn't resist a swipe at his colleague's poor performance.

   ruКолкостьescomentario mordazfrattaque, piquedeSpitzeptAlfinetadazh讽刺arنقد لاذع

   Synonyme: barbdiggibejibesideswipetaunt

   Antonyme: complimentpraise

3. A sliding motion on a screen A2 informal

   The act of moving a finger across a touchscreen to perform an action, such as unlocking or scrolling.

   • A simple swipe to the right unlocks the phone.
   • She used a swipe to scroll through the photos.
   • The app responds to a swipe gesture to delete messages.

   ruСмахиваниеesDeslizamiento en pantalla táctilfrglissementdeWischbewegungptDeslizarzh滑动arتمرير الإصبع

   Synonyme: flickslidesweep

• swipes plural form
• swipes' possessive plural form
• swipe's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of moving a hand or finger across a surface, often to interact with a touchscreen, or to steal something quickly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по проведению рукой или пальцем по поверхности, часто для взаимодействия с сенсорным экраном, или для быстрого воровства чего-либо.esVerbo usado para referirse al gesto de pasar la mano o un dedo sobre una superficie, a menudo para interactuar con una pantalla táctil, o para robar algo rápidamente.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire glisser la main ou le doigt sur une surface, souvent pour interagir avec un écran tactile, ou pour voler rapidement quelque chose.deVerb, das eine Hand- oder Fingerbewegung über eine Oberfläche bezeichnet, oft zur Bedienung eines Touchscreens, oder das schnelle Stehlen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de deslizar a mão ou o dedo sobre uma superfície, geralmente para interagir com uma tela sensível ao toque, ou para roubar algo rapidamente.zh动词，指用手或手指在表面上滑动，常用于操作触摸屏，也可指快速偷走某物。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تمرير اليد أو الإصبع على سطح، غالبًا للتفاعل مع شاشة لمسية، أو للسرقة السريعة لشيء ما.

1. Strike with a sweeping motion B1 informal

   To hit or strike something with a broad, sweeping movement of the hand or an object.

   • He swiped at the fly with a rolled-up newspaper.
   • The cat swiped at the dangling string.
   • She angrily swiped the glass off the table.

   ruУдарить размашистым движениемesGolpear con movimiento amplio y barridofrFrapper d'un mouvement balayédeMit einer schwungvollen Bewegung schlagenptGolpear com movimento amplozh挥击arضرب بحركة كاسحة

   Synonyme: lashstrikeswatsweepwhack

2. Steal B2 informal

   To take something quickly and secretly; to steal.

   • Someone swiped my wallet from my bag on the bus.
   • He swiped a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • The thief swiped the jewelry and ran out of the store.

   ruУкрастьesrobarfrvolerdestehlenptFurtarzh偷arسرقة

   Synonyme: filchliftnabnickpilferpinchpurloinsnatchsteal

   Antonyme: bestowgiverestorereturn

• swiped past participle
• swiped past simple
• swiping present participle
• swipes third person singular