Определение слова «swipe» на английский

verb

1. (intransitive) To grab or bat quickly.

   • The cat swiped at the shoelace.

2. (transitive) To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.

3. (transitive) To scan or register by sliding (a swipecard etc.) through a reader.

   • He swiped his card at the door.

4. (transitive, intransitive, computing, graphical user interface) To interact with a touch screen by drawing one's finger rapidly across it.

   • Swipe left to hide the toolbar.

5. (transitive, informal) To swipe right on (someone) on a dating application.

6. (transitive, informal) To steal or snatch.

   • Hey! Who swiped my lunch?

7. (slang, obsolete, nautical) To drink.

noun

1. (countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; a sweep.

2. (countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.

3. (countable, graphical user interface) An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.

4. (countable) An act of passing a swipecard through a card reader.

5. (countable, informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.

   • Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure.

6. (countable, informal) An attack, insult or critical remark.

   • The politician took a swipe at his opponents.

7. (uncountable) Poor, weak beer or other inferior alcoholic beverage; rotgut.