SWIPE

Swipe

Swipe is a comics term that refers to the intentional copying of a cover, panel, or page from an earlier comic book or graphic novel without crediting the original artist.

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swipe

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. A rough guess; an estimate or swag.
    Take a swipe at the answer, even if you're not sure.
  4. Poor, weak beer; small beer.

Verb

  1. To steal or snatch.
    Hey! Who swiped my lunch?
  2. To scan or register by sliding something through a reader.
    He swiped his card at the door.
  3. To grab or bat quickly.
    The cat swiped at the shoelace.


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