wiper

noun wip·er \ˈwī-pər\

Definition of WIPER

: a person who wipes

a : something (as a towel or sponge) used for wiping

b : a moving contact for making connections with the terminals of an electrical device (as a rheostat)

c : a usually motor-driven arm with a flexible blade for wiping a window (as the windshield of an automobile or airplane)

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