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Stipe vs Swipe - What's the difference?

stipe | swipe |

As a proper noun stipe

is .

As a verb swipe is

to steal or snatch.

As a noun swipe is

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

stipe

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The stem of a mushroom, kelp, etc.
  • The trunk of a tree.
  • The caudicle within the pollinarium of an orchid flower
  • The petiole of the frond of a fern or palm
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    swipe

    English

    Verb

    (swip)
  • To steal or snatch.
  • Hey! Who swiped my lunch?
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  • "Maybe I could swipe some Tintex from the five-and-dime."
  • To scan or register by sliding something through a reader.
  • He swiped his card at the door.
  • To grab or bat quickly.
  • The cat swiped at the shoelace.

    Noun

  • (countable) A quick grab, bat, or other motion with the hand or paw; A sweep.
  • (countable) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club.
  • (countable, informal) A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
  • Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure.
  • (uncountable) Poor, weak beer; small beer.
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