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wiper

wi·per

US/ˈwaɪpɚ/ uncommon obsolete slang

noun

1.

a worker who wipes

2.

contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet

Synonyms
3.

Origin

From wipe + -er.

Phrases

  • pen wiper
  • screen wiper
  • windscreen wiper
  • windshield wiper
  • wiper wheel

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