wiper
wiper Lexical Profile
wiper Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A motorized blade with a rubber edge that sweeps across a vehicle's windshield or window to clear away rain, snow, or dirt.
"She turned on the rear wiper so she could see clearly while backing out of the driveway in the rain."
A cloth, towel, or implement used for wiping, cleaning, or drying a surface.
"The mechanic kept a clean disposable wiper on his workbench to remove excess grease from the tools."
A person whose job is to wipe or clean things, specifically the most junior engine-room rating on a merchant ship responsible for cleaning machinery spaces.
"He began his maritime career working as a wiper in the engine room of a cargo vessel before qualifying as a marine oiler."
A moving metallic contact that slides across a resistive element or terminal bank in an electrical device, such as a potentiometer or rotary switch.
"As the volume knob is turned, the internal wiper moves along the resistive track to adjust the output voltage."