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Definition of wiper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationdevice that clears rain from a windshield
- The car's wiper was broken during the storm.
2.
cleaning devicedevice that removes or wipes away liquid or debris
- The car's wiper efficiently cleared the rain from the windshield.
3.
technologyTECH. movable contact in electrical devicesTECH.
- The wiper in the switch needed replacement.
4.
fishingTECH. US hybrid fish of striped and white bassTECH. US
- The lake is stocked with wipers for fishing.
Images of wiper
device that clears rain from a windshield 
device that removes or wipes away liquid or debris 
hybrid fish of striped and white bass
Expressions with wiper
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device that clears rain from a vehicle's windscreen
The windscreen wiper was broken during the storm.
device that removes rain or debris from a vehicle's windshield
The windshield wiper kept the rain off the glass during the storm.
part of a car that holds the wiper blade
The wiper arm broke during the storm.
mechanical device that cleans the windshield
The wiper blade needs replacement before the rainy season.
electric motor that moves the windshield wiper
The wiper motor stopped working during the storm.
Origin of wiper
English, wipe (to clean) + -er (agent)
Terms with wiper included in their meaning
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automotive
part of a car that holds the wiper blade
vehicle part
rubber strip on wiper that clears water or debris
automotive
electric motor that moves the windshield wiper
car parts
motor used in various wiper systems
Examples of wiper in a sentence
The wiper made a squeaky noise on the windshield. The wiper on my glasses broke. He replaced the old wiper on the window. The wiper in the potentiometer was faulty. He adjusted the wiper to improve the connection. Anglers often seek wipers for their challenging fight.
Wipers are known for their rapid growth and size.
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- French:essuie-glace, balai, ...
- German:Scheibenwischer, Hybridbarsch, ...
- Italian:tergicristallo, contatto mobile, ...
- Spanish:limpiaparabrisas, róbalo híbrido, ...
- Portuguese:limpador, limpa-para-brisas, ...
- Chinese:雨刷, 滑动触点, ...
- Japanese:ワイパー, 拭き取り装置, ...
- Arabic:مِسَّاحَة, ماسِحَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַגֵּב שִׁמְשָׁה, מַגָּב, ...
- Russian:дворник, очиститель, ...
- Ukrainian:склоочисник, контакт, ...
- Hindi:वाइपर, पोंछने वाला उपकरण, ...
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