overwipe

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ wipe.

Verb

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

(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.