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wiper
/ ˈɲɪə /
noun
- any piece of cloth, such as a handkerchief, towel, etc, used for wiping
- a cam rotated to ease a part and allow it to fall under its own weight, as used in stamping machines, etc
- See windscreen wiper
- electrical engineering a movable conducting arm, esp one in a switching or selecting device, that makes contact with a row or ring of contacts
Example Sentences
Prior Cybertruck recalls involved failing windshield wipers, trapped accelerator pedals, possible loss of drive power to the wheels, and other issues.
Driving the family minivan, I used the wipers to clear dust and grime off the windshield — and then wondered what remnants of other families’ lives I had just thoughtlessly brushed away.
Instead, the AA recommends turning on the engine - ensuring the wipers are off to avoid damage - and directing warm air to the windscreen.
It reminded motorists to use dipped headlights, wipers and demisters while driving in foggy conditions.
There’s no dialogue, just Ani and Igor inside a car as snow falls outside and the automobile’s windshield wipers rhythmically break the silence.
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