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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The latest batch of recalls was mainly related to issues with backup cameras and windshield wipers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
The circuitry that makes them move includes motors typically used to power windshield wipers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
In the coming days, the drizzly gray weather along the coast is not expected to change much, said Mehle, who drove to work in Monterey on Saturday with his windshield wipers swishing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 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
My heart started beating in time with the windshield wipers, only twice as fast.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
