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windshield wiper

American  

noun

windshield wipers plural
  1. an electrically or pneumatically operated device consisting of a squeegee connected to a mechanical arm designed to wipe off rain, snow, etc., from a windshield or rear window.


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Cars at the busy intersection were seen in the video driving around the stopped Waymo, as the man pulled on the car’s windshield wiper.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

A car has around 75, in engines, braking systems and even windshield wiper motors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

New to the game are bow-like weapons called stringers that spray paint in short bursts and a splatana wiper, a windshield wiper masquerading as a sword that lets you fling paint in wide arcs.

From The Verge Aug. 10, 2022

Indy GP runner-up Simon Pagenaud offered one idea — adding a windshield wiper like sports cars.

From Seattle Times May 15, 2022

She was jumping and tossing her head, her tail whipping back and forth like a windshield wiper.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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