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wiper

/wahy-per/US // ˈwaɪ pər //UK // (ˈwaɪpə) //

刮水器,雨刮器,雨刷器,雨刷

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person or thing that wipes.
    • : the thing with which something is wiped, as a towel, handkerchief, or squeegee.
    • : windshield wiper.
    • : Electricity. the portion of a selector or other similar device that makes contact with the terminals of a bank.
    • : Also wipe. Machinery. a projection or partial cam, as on a rotating shaft, moving to lift or dislodge another part, especially so as to let it drop when released.

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Examples

  • It’s a far cry from a traditional auto industry built largely on standardization — from gas pumps to windshield wipers, to in-car infotainment systems with Apple CarPlay and Android integration.

  • There was just the noise of the broken wiper in front of me, stuttering across the windshield.

  • On Sunday night there had been a hop on the shore of the lake, and a constable had danced with a skillet-wiper from town.

  • Beside them lay a black pen-wiper with red and white roses which Miss Leonore herself had embroidered.

  • No amount of detailed description will make a good joint wiper.

  • Supporting the pipes in this way will allow the wiper perfect freedom.

  • The wiper is cautioned to move the ladle constantly while dropping the solder.