wiper
Meaning
- Someone who wipes.
- Something, such as a towel, that is used for wiping.
- Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.
- A movable electric contact in some devices.
- A junior role in the engine room of a ship, someone who wipes down machinery and generally keeps it clean.
- (obsolete,slang) An impertinent young man.
Synonyms
wiper arm
contact arm
wiper blade
contact finger
wiping-rod
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈwaɪpɚ/
Etymology
From wipe + -er.
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