windshield wiper
noun
US
: a long, thin piece of rubber on a metal frame that moves back and forth and pushes water, snow, etc., off the surface of the window at the front of a car, truck, etc.
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China’s grip on the global market for rare earth minerals and magnets, used in everything from military hardware to car windshield wiper motors, has proved to be an effective leverage point on U.S. industries.
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Reuters, NBC news, 28 July 2025
Complement your detailing with straightforward maintenance services that require minimal training: oil changes, tire pressure checks, windshield wiper replacement, or headlight bulb installation.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Past issues have included a faulty accelerator pedal, a rearview camera problem and a windshield wiper problem.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cybertruck’s windshield wiper literally bent while trying to clear snow.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 28 July 2025
Complement your detailing with straightforward maintenance services that require minimal training: oil changes, tire pressure checks, windshield wiper replacement, or headlight bulb installation.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Past issues have included a faulty accelerator pedal, a rearview camera problem and a windshield wiper problem.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cybertruck’s windshield wiper literally bent while trying to clear snow.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Windshield wiper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield%20wiper. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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