SWIPE

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A swape or sweep. See Sweep.

2.
n.

A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club. Swipes [in cricket] over the blower's head, and over either of the long fields. R. A. Proctor.

3.
n.

Poor, weak beer; small beer. [Slang, Eng.] [Written also swypes.] Craig.

4.
v.

To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball. Loose balls may be swiped almost ad libitum. R. A. Proctor.

5.
v.

To pluck; to snatch; to steal. [Slang, U.S.]

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