windshield wiper

noun

US
: a long, thin piece of rubber on a metal frame that moves back and forth and pushes water, snow, etc., off the surface of the window at the front of a car, truck, etc.

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Complement your detailing with straightforward maintenance services that require minimal training: oil changes, tire pressure checks, windshield wiper replacement, or headlight bulb installation. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 Past issues have included a faulty accelerator pedal, a rearview camera problem and a windshield wiper problem. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 The Cybertruck’s windshield wiper literally bent while trying to clear snow. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 But Tesla has recalled the vehicle several times for problems such as faulty windshield wiper motors. Jack Ewing, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windshield wiper

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“Windshield wiper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield%20wiper. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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