SWIPE (2)

Swipe (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Swiped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Swiping.] 1. 1. To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball.
Loose balls may be swiped almost ad libitum. R. A. Proctor. 2. 2. To pluck; to snatch; to steal.