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wiper

[ wahy-per ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that wipes.
  2. the thing with which something is wiped, as a towel, handkerchief, or squeegee.
  3. Electricity. the portion of a selector or other similar device that makes contact with the terminals of a bank.
  4. Also Machinery. a projection or partial cam, as on a rotating shaft, moving to lift or dislodge another part, especially so as to let it drop when released.


wiper

/ ˈwaɪpə /

noun

  1. any piece of cloth, such as a handkerchief, towel, etc, used for wiping
  2. a cam rotated to ease a part and allow it to fall under its own weight, as used in stamping machines, etc
  3. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of wiper1

First recorded in 1545–50; wipe + -er 1

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Example Sentences

An unknown hacking group used destructive wiper malware against Ukrainian government targets just hours before the invasion, according to Jean-Ian Boutin, head of ESET Threat Research, but the actual impact there remains unclear as well.

It covers your entire windshield, wipers, and side mirrors, freeing you from the tedious chore of scraping ice, scrubbing off bird droppings, tree sap, and pollen, or even blowing off leaves.

The most critical measurement when choosing the right windshield cover size is from the top of your windshield to the wipers.

It comes in two universal sizes that are based on different classes of vehicles and are designed to cover the entire windshield area including the wipers.

It’s a far cry from a traditional auto industry built largely on standardization — from gas pumps to windshield wipers, to in-car infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android integration.

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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