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View synonyms for wiper
wiper
/ ˈwaɪpə /
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
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There was just the noise of the broken wiper in front of me, stuttering across the windshield.
From The Daily Beast
On Sunday night there had been a hop on the shore of the lake, and a constable had danced with a skillet-wiper from town.
From Project Gutenberg
Beside them lay a black pen-wiper with red and white roses which Miss Leonore herself had embroidered.
From Project Gutenberg
No amount of detailed description will make a good joint wiper.
From Project Gutenberg
Supporting the pipes in this way will allow the wiper perfect freedom.
From Project Gutenberg
The wiper is cautioned to move the ladle constantly while dropping the solder.
From Project Gutenberg
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