wiper

/ˈwaɪpɚ/ · noun

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

windshield wiper(English)windscreen wiper(English)contact arm(English)wiper arm(English)wiper blade(English)washer(English)cleaner(English)defogger(English)potentiometer(English)windscreen(English)windshield(English)forehand(English)

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Sources

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