Wiper Definition & Meaning

wiper
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
  3. a mechanical device that cleans the windshield

"Wiper" in song lyrics

See how wiper is used in real songs:

  • "Raining with the raps so hit the window wiper"
    Chi-Ali f/ Dove (De La Soul), Dres, Phife, Fashion (Beatnuts) — Let the Horns Blow
  • "??? mugs of juice like a windshield wiper"
    Visionaries — Rob No One
  • "dshield wiper"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "wiper"

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