windshield wiper

American  

noun

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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Example Sentences

In the company’s recall announcement, Tesla said the front windshield wiper may stop functioning due to electrical over-stress.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

For instance, the Seagull has only one windshield wiper, eliminating one motor and one arm, saving on weight, cost and labor to install.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

The Cybertruck has already gone through some changes since its initial reveal in 2019 — including the addition of a comically oversized single windshield wiper, traditional folding mirrors, and invisible door handles.

From The Verge • Apr. 8, 2022

He checks whether his brake pads or windshield wiper fluid has frozen.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Miss Saunders’s big hands erase the board with four quick swipes, like a windshield wiper on full speed.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake