windshield wiper
noun
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.
windshield wipers
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pluralof windshield wiper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But China continued to invest in automaking, bolstered by its access to crucial raw materials needed for components such as EV batteries and windshield wipers to work properly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Ford announced almost 2.4 million vehicle recalls in six actions, primarily for backup cameras and windshield wipers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
Take the average electric vehicle – there might be rare earths-based motors in dozens of components from side mirrors and speakers to windshield wipers and breaking sensors.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025
In the driver’s seat, I turned on the windshield wipers, and three arms scaped dust from the outside glass.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025
Besides neglecting to turn off the intercom, he also neglected to turn off the windshield wipers on the rear window.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
