swipes
Because it is a word with a single syllable, swipes is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofswipes
- A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.
- A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
- An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.
- An act of passing a swipecard through a card reader.
- A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
Example: "Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure."
- An attack, insult or critical remark.
Example: "The politician took a swipe at his opponents."
- Poor, weak beer or other inferior alcoholic beverage; rotgut.
Synonyms: swipes
- To grab or bat quickly.
Example: "The cat swiped at the shoelace."
- To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.
- To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.
Example: "He swiped his card at the door."
- To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.
Example: "Swipe left to hide the toolbar."
- To draw (one's finger) rapidly across a touch screen.
- To steal or snatch.
Example: "Hey! Who swiped my lunch?"
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