noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
wiping with a damp cloth; damp wiping
Refers to cleaning a surface with a wet or damp cloth. Often used in contrast to 乾拭き (dry wiping).
床を水拭きしてから、乾拭きで仕上げる。
After damp-wiping the floor, finish with a dry cloth.
テーブルを水拭きしてください。
Please wipe the table with a damp cloth.