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Yes, wiping is a verb; the present participle of the verb to wipe. The present participle of a verb is also an adjective and a verbal noun called a gerund. Example uses:
Verb: He was wiping up the spilled milk with the elbow his jacket.
Adjective: The wiping cloths are in a bucket under the sink.
Noun: Wiping is the best way to keep it clean, washing will ruin the finish.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt can be used as a verb in the correct context.
For example "Janet went to wipe the table".
It can also be a noun because it is also sometimes an object.
For example "can you pass me a baby wipe please".
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∙ 8y agoYes, it is a verb usually meaning to rub or clean a surface. This has been extended to a noun form, for a cleaning cloth (e.g. baby wipes).
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∙ 9y agoWipe is most commonly used as a verb, indicating an action. It has become common as a noun, such things as in a wet wipe.
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Is wiping spelled correctly?
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What is the past tense of wipe?
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