overwipe

English

Etymology

over- +‎ wipe

Verb

overwipe (third-person singular simple present overwipes, present participle overwiping, simple past and past participle overwiped)

1. (transitive) To wipe too much.
   • 2009, John Ross, Claire Romano, Tim Ross, Complete Printmaker, page 84:

     Do not overwipe the plate because a light, even tone is desirable for drypoint.