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windshield wiper
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Definition of windshield wiper
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: 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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windshieldplay
: a transparent screen (as of glass) that protects the occupants of a vehicle
: one in front of the occupants
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wiperplay
: a person who wipes
: something (such as a towel or sponge) used for wiping
: a moving contact for making connections with the terminals of an electrical device (such as a rheostat)
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