windscreen
noun
wind·screen
ˈwin(d)-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen that protects against the wind
2
chiefly British
: windshield
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The modifications include fresh bow navigation lights, a new double-glass spherical windscreen that enhances the Aquariva’s aerodynamic profile, and a larger stern platform for easier access to the water (a nice, modern effect that was missing from the classic Rivas).
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the concept features a relatively flat roof, thin pillars, and an upright windscreen – all highlights of a compact SUV.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2025
The lack of windscreen quickly left me frozen to the core, even at limited speeds with the plow down.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Its exterior is an awkward mashup of new and old ideas—the sharp roofline and giant windscreen give off the impression the car has been crushed—though its dual-color paint job and full-width headlights really work.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the concept features a relatively flat roof, thin pillars, and an upright windscreen – all highlights of a compact SUV.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2025
The lack of windscreen quickly left me frozen to the core, even at limited speeds with the plow down.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Its exterior is an awkward mashup of new and old ideas—the sharp roofline and giant windscreen give off the impression the car has been crushed—though its dual-color paint job and full-width headlights really work.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
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“Windscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windscreen. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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