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noun wip·er \ ˈwī-pər \

Definition of wiper

1 :a person who wipes

2 a :something (such as a towel or sponge) used for wiping

b :a moving contact for making connections with the terminals of an electrical device (such as a rheostat)

c :a usually motor-driven arm with a flexible blade for wiping a window (such as the windshield of an automobile or airplane)

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Steering assist is cancelled in inclement weather if the windshield wipers are in the low or high position.

— terry troy, cleveland.com, "Chevrolet offering free program to monitor teen drivers," 16 Aug. 2017
Then go like a windshield wiper to your crease line.

— kathleen hou, The Cut, "The Secret to Getting Kristen Stewart’s Not-Too-Perfect Eye Makeup," 4 Aug. 2017
The interior redesign also includes a new, smaller steering wheel, which despite its size still contains all the important driver switches and buttons — for windshield wipers, turn signals and everything else.

— charles fleming, latimes.com, "Ferrari GTC4 Lusso: Lush looks and luxury in a super sports car," 4 Aug. 2017
The SUV's windshield wipers remained running at a medium speed, squeaking with each swipe under a dry, mostly cloudless sky as a couple of uniformed officers stood nearby.

— emily lane, NOLA.com, "Algiers shooting victim seeks help at fire station: NOPD," 1 Aug. 2017
Meanwhile, Jorge Barajas was traveling to Lewiston when the passenger-side windshield wiper on his vehicle stopped working.

— ruth brown, idahostatesman, "Nampa driver cited for hitting pedestrian, dragging the man," 27 July 2017
Those items plus rain-sensing wipers, security system and ParkSense to assist while backing up are a $795 package, and well worth it.

— mark savage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Savage on Wheels: 2017 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4," 25 July 2017
Girl I would've cut the windshield wipers on, blew the horn and called 911 at the same time for an ambulance!

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "NC woman’s morning drive got weird when a snake danced on her windshield," 20 July 2017
Outlook: Guide Vic Oertle reports: Wipers very good (some with good size) early and late (midlake to the dam is best) on topwater baits and buzz baits and 15 to 35 feet down on Double-W Shad Flutter spoons and Bubbas.

— bruce janssen, kansascity, "Fishing report for July 20," 19 July 2017

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