intransitive verb
Definition: To make a sweeping movement, often with the hand or an object, usually to hit or touch something.
Example: He swiped at the fly buzzing around his head.
noun
Definition: A quick, sweeping movement or action, often used to describe a blow or a critical comment.
Example: He made a swipe at the ball but missed it completely.
transitive verb
Definition: To take something quickly and often secretly, or to move something in a sweeping motion.
Example: He decided to swipe the last cookie from the jar when no one was looking.