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wipeclean:tldr:5ca3f

wipeclean: Set the animation speed in frames per second (defaults to 150).
$ wipeclean --speed ${speed}
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This command is likely used to execute the "wipeclean" program or function, with the optional parameter "--speed" followed by the value of the variable "speed" being passed in.

The purpose or behavior of the "wipeclean" program depends on its specific implementation, which is not clear from the given command. However, it suggests that the program may perform a cleaning or wiping action, possibly on a file, directory, or some form of data storage. The "--speed" parameter is likely used to specify the speed or rate at which the cleaning action should be performed.

The "${speed}" syntax indicates that the value of the variable "speed" is being substituted into the command at that position. The actual value of the "speed" variable would be determined by the context in which the command is being executed, typically through environmental variables or command-line arguments.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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