Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: wiping
IPA transcription: [w'aɪpɪŋ]
Usage examples
  • A black woman, wiping her hands upon her apron, was close at his heels.
  • "You ask him some questions," he said to the others, wiping his damp brow.
  • "Why, what a precious old sea-calf I am!" he said at last, wiping his cheeks.
  • He had emptied the dishes, and was wiping his mouth as the head cook came in.
  • "That's it!" he cried, wiping away the tears and springing to his feet with a smile.
  • 'Oddsbodikins!' said the sergeant of police, taking off his helmet and wiping his forehead.
  • And are you well?" he said, wiping his damp beard with his handkerchief and kissing her hand.
  • "I'll tell you about her as we walk along," replied Grace, wiping her eyes and smiling a little.
  • "I couldn't help it," said the little doctor, coming up red and animated, and wiping his forehead.
  • "Why divide the treasure two ways?" murmured Le Loup, wiping his blade upon the dead man's doublet.