Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wipe-sweat
verb
/waɪp swɛt/
Definition
To remove perspiration from the skin by using a cloth or one’s hand.
Examples
- After finishing the marathon, she stopped to wipe the sweat from her brow.
- He wiped sweat from his forehead before continuing the hike.
- During the intense workout, he frequently had to wipe sweat off his face.
Meaning
The action of cleaning or drying the sweat from one’s forehead, face, or other parts of the body, often done with a towel or tissue.
Synonyms
- dabbing sweat
- drying perspiration
- mopping sweat
