Optical transition effect in which one image is replaced by another at a boundary edge moving in a selected pattern across the frame.

Special effect in which two pictures from different video sources are displayed on one screen. Special effects generators provide numerous wipe patterns varying from simple horizontal and vertical wipes to multi-shaped, multi-colored arrangements.

Wipe is the name of a particular style of transition between slides. As the presentation moves from one slide to another, the second slide replaces the other one in a wipe from left to right over the screen.

A transition in which one image seems to "wipe" off (replace) the other from the screen.

To rub with something soft for cleaning; to clean or dry by rubbing; as, to wipe the hands or face with a towel.

To remove by rubbing; to rub off; to obliterate; -- usually followed by away, off or out. Also used figuratively.

Act of rubbing, esp. in order to clean.

the act of rubbing or wiping; "he gave the hood a quick rub"

A blow; a stroke; a hit; a swipe.

"We got wiped for the third time tonight". The situation where everyone in a party is killed by mobs, often in an instance. Can also mean "character wipe" - the situation where the gaming company or an error resets one or several characters. This is often done intentionally in test realms, but it also occurs by accident in some MMORPGS, off course causing the greatest frustration to players.

Intentionally making a hit "disappear."

When a party or raid is "wiped out" - i.e. everyone is killed.