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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 wiperSee 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.
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.
Beside them lay a black pen-wiper with red and white roses which Miss Leonore herself had embroidered.
No amount of detailed description will make a good joint wiper.
Supporting the pipes in this way will allow the wiper perfect freedom.
The wiper is cautioned to move the ladle constantly while dropping the solder.
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