a strong, sweeping blow, as with a cricket bat or golf club.

Informal . a swing of the arm in order to strike somebody; punch.

a sideswipe.

Informal . a critical or cutting remark.

a leverlike device for raising or lowering a weight, esp. a bucket in a well; sweep.

Horse Racing . a person who rubs down horses in a stable; groom.

to strike with a sweeping blow.

Informal . to steal

He'll swipe anything that isn't nailed down.

to slide (a magnetic card) quickly through an electronic device that reads data.

to make a sweeping stroke.

noun, verb

bash , blow , clip , clout , clump , cuff , knock , lash out , lick , rap , slap , smack , sock , strike , swat , wallop , wipe

verb

appropriate , cop , filch , heist , hook , lift , make off with , nab , nick , pilfer , pinch , purloin , sneak , snitch , snatch , thieve , (slang) steal , bash , blow , hit , lever , pluck , steal , strike , swat