noun

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

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

3. An act of interacting with a touch screen by drawing the finger rapidly across it.

Synonyms: swipes

verb

1. To grab or bat quickly.

   “The cat swiped at the shoelace.”

2. To strike with a strong blow in a sweeping motion.

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

   “He swiped his card at the door.”