Wiper
noun
A tool or device used to remove or clean something, often moisture or dirt.
The car's windshield wiper removed the raindrops blocking the view.
Often appears as...
- windshield wiper
- wiper blade
noun
A person who eliminates or removes unwanted things or people.
Mr. Johnson worked as a wiper, getting rid of any legal hurdles in the way of the organization.
Often appears as...
- evidence wiper
- data wiper
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Disapproving
noun
A person or object reducing or eliminating electronic signals.
The technician used a signal wiper to reset the system.
Often appears as...
- signal wiper
- circuit wiper
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Technical
noun
In softball or baseball, a term used for a very fast runner.
Jack was the team's wiper, always making it to home base in record time.
Often appears as...
- team wiper
- base wiper
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Informal
Colloquial
noun
A tool or device used to remove or clean something, often moisture or dirt.
The car's windshield wiper removed the raindrops blocking the view.
Often appears as...
- windshield wiper
- wiper blade
noun
A person who eliminates or removes unwanted things or people.
Mr. Johnson worked as a wiper, getting rid of any legal hurdles in the way of the organization.
Often appears as...
- evidence wiper
- data wiper
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person or object reducing or eliminating electronic signals.
The technician used a signal wiper to reset the system.
Often appears as...
- signal wiper
- circuit wiper
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In softball or baseball, a term used for a very fast runner.
Jack was the team's wiper, always making it to home base in record time.
Often appears as...
- team wiper
- base wiper
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Vehicle Essentials
Often refers to essential car parts for visibility in bad weather.
During heavy rain, make sure your wipers are functioning properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cleaning Implement
In a broader sense, used for devices that clean various surfaces.
I had to use a window wiper to clear the fog on the glass.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Human
When used contextually, 'wiper' rarely refers to a person, but rather an item.
The automated wiper on the robotic arm cleaned the conveyor belt.
Pro Tip 1/3Vehicle Essentials
Often refers to essential car parts for visibility in bad weather.
During heavy rain, make sure your wipers are functioning properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cleaning Implement
In a broader sense, used for devices that clean various surfaces.
I had to use a window wiper to clear the fog on the glass.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Human
When used contextually, 'wiper' rarely refers to a person, but rather an item.
The automated wiper on the robotic arm cleaned the conveyor belt.
Pro Tip 1/3Vehicle Essentials
Often refers to essential car parts for visibility in bad weather.
During heavy rain, make sure your wipers are functioning properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Cleaning Implement
In a broader sense, used for devices that clean various surfaces.
I had to use a window wiper to clear the fog on the glass.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Human
When used contextually, 'wiper' rarely refers to a person, but rather an item.
The automated wiper on the robotic arm cleaned the conveyor belt.
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Safari Live - Day 272 PIPE...
you want to know why my windscreen wipers are off because if I do that like we normally Drive and fold the windscreen well then you get what is called a massive accident and the windscreen breaks the windscreen wipers and so we've done that a few times and broken them and that's why we do not have windscreen wipers unfortunately because otherwise you break them every time you push the window down and it's
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Why do humans have a...
and functions like a windshield wiper to keep dust and debris out of their eyes. But in humans, it doesn’t work. It’s vestigial, meaning it no longer serves its original purpose. There are several other vestigial structures like the plica semilunaris in the human body.
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Baby Monkeys Destroy...
totally they have been placed dismantling our car steadily over the last three weeks the windscreen wipers got ripped off in the first day or two there are teeth marks in bits of the metal up here where they just basically be chewing the doors even here there's
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Where are the women...
only were inventing because by this time I decided to find out that women invented the umbrella the windscreen wiper the matchbox Kobler the bulletproof vest and it went on and on but why was I able to say that because the world was all of them were Americans
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Teflon Racing PIPE I Didn't...
all sorts of things on car wiper blades to stop the squeaks on sofas and carpets to protect against spills in engines to help with lubrication unliked bulbs to stop them exploding on glasses for protection against scratches and you can
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From TV Repairman to...
that an artwork should look back out at you you know what would that be and so I put a ball in and hooked it up to this Volkswagen wiper motor and an oil derrick there and that helped make the eyeball open up that ended up being my
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Lifesaving Medicines...
first of me or second of me like in the beginning of ma there was this international workers day or whatever you know holidays so I said it's a good excuse to come to their field and look for wipers and we get lucky
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The first secret of...
so that he could stay safe and drive and the passengers could actually stay warm?" So she picked up her sketchbook right then and there, and began drawing what would become the world's first windshield wiper.
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Francis de los Reyes:...
If, well, I guess you know what I mean. If you're a washer, then you use water for anal cleansing. That's the technical term. And if you're a wiper, then you use toilet paper or, in some regions of the world
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Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
supreme technological advances that this particular vehicle exhibits it is called and I'm sure most of you will be so amazed by this it's called a windscreen wiper they're not amazing and it is what
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Safari Live - Day 272 PIPE...
you want to know why my windscreen wipers are off because if I do that like we normally Drive and fold the windscreen well then you get what is called a massive accident and the windscreen breaks the windscreen wipers and so we've done that a few times and broken them and that's why we do not have windscreen wipers unfortunately because otherwise you break them every time you push the window down and it's
Video examples
Why do humans have a...
and functions like a windshield wiper to keep dust and debris out of their eyes. But in humans, it doesn’t work. It’s vestigial, meaning it no longer serves its original purpose. There are several other vestigial structures like the plica semilunaris in the human body.
Video examples
Baby Monkeys Destroy...
totally they have been placed dismantling our car steadily over the last three weeks the windscreen wipers got ripped off in the first day or two there are teeth marks in bits of the metal up here where they just basically be chewing the doors even here there's
Video examples
Where are the women...
only were inventing because by this time I decided to find out that women invented the umbrella the windscreen wiper the matchbox Kobler the bulletproof vest and it went on and on but why was I able to say that because the world was all of them were Americans
Video examples
Teflon Racing PIPE I Didn't...
all sorts of things on car wiper blades to stop the squeaks on sofas and carpets to protect against spills in engines to help with lubrication unliked bulbs to stop them exploding on glasses for protection against scratches and you can
Video examples
From TV Repairman to...
that an artwork should look back out at you you know what would that be and so I put a ball in and hooked it up to this Volkswagen wiper motor and an oil derrick there and that helped make the eyeball open up that ended up being my
Video examples
Lifesaving Medicines...
first of me or second of me like in the beginning of ma there was this international workers day or whatever you know holidays so I said it's a good excuse to come to their field and look for wipers and we get lucky
Video examples
The first secret of...
so that he could stay safe and drive and the passengers could actually stay warm?" So she picked up her sketchbook right then and there, and began drawing what would become the world's first windshield wiper.
Video examples
Francis de los Reyes:...
If, well, I guess you know what I mean. If you're a washer, then you use water for anal cleansing. That's the technical term. And if you're a wiper, then you use toilet paper or, in some regions of the world
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
supreme technological advances that this particular vehicle exhibits it is called and I'm sure most of you will be so amazed by this it's called a windscreen wiper they're not amazing and it is what
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Quote examples
Tamara Taylor
Canadian Actress
I had a Super Beetle that I restored and painted deep purple in honor of Jimi Hendrix that was stolen. After that, I got a Ford Falcon that had no windshield wipers, so whenever it rained - which, thankfully, in L.A. it doesn't do very much - I'd have to lean out my driver's side window like 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
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John Dickerson
American Journalist
When the campaign ends, and you are home, the alarm clock is the same, but you don't know where to start after it goes off: expense reports, new stories, the crusted paint cans that have to go to the hazardous-waste disposal site, the wiper blade on the Honda that has gone droopy.
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Gary Johnson
American Politician
I think Hillary is going to be more hawkish perhaps than Obama. Perhaps more hawkish than Trump. Trump, though, is really a windshield wiper. He says one thing that makes sense and then says something that doesn't make sense.
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Ed Begley, Jr.
American Actor
I bought my first electric car in 1970. Its top speed was 15 mph and it had just a 15 mile range - it was essentially a golf cart with a windshield wiper and a horn.
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Zoe Sugg
English Author
I get notes posted on my windscreen wipers and through my letterbox.
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Tamara Taylor
Canadian Actress
I had a Super Beetle that I restored and painted deep purple in honor of Jimi Hendrix that was stolen. After that, I got a Ford Falcon that had no windshield wipers, so whenever it rained - which, thankfully, in L.A. it doesn't do very much - I'd have to lean out my driver's side window like 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Quote examples
John Dickerson
American Journalist
When the campaign ends, and you are home, the alarm clock is the same, but you don't know where to start after it goes off: expense reports, new stories, the crusted paint cans that have to go to the hazardous-waste disposal site, the wiper blade on the Honda that has gone droopy.
Quote examples
Gary Johnson
American Politician
I think Hillary is going to be more hawkish perhaps than Obama. Perhaps more hawkish than Trump. Trump, though, is really a windshield wiper. He says one thing that makes sense and then says something that doesn't make sense.
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Ed Begley, Jr.
American Actor
I bought my first electric car in 1970. Its top speed was 15 mph and it had just a 15 mile range - it was essentially a golf cart with a windshield wiper and a horn.
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Zoe Sugg
English Author
I get notes posted on my windscreen wipers and through my letterbox.
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