Motion on a screen Crossword Clue

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Motion on a screen Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. make off with belongings of others
2. strike with a swiping motion
(noun)
1. a sweeping stroke or blow

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MOTION (noun)
1. the act of changing location from one place to another
2. an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
MOTION (verb)
1. show, express or direct through movement
SCREEN (verb)
1. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
2. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
SCREEN (noun)
1. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
2. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
WIPES

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