wiper

UK
/ˈwaɪpə/
US
/ˈwaɪpɚ/

Translations

wipernoun
wipers
pl
UK
/ˈwaɪpə/
US
/ˈwaɪpɚ/
The car's wiper was not working properly, making it difficult to see through the windshield during the rain.
L’essuie-glace de la voiture ne fonctionnait pas correctement, ce qui rendait difficile de voir à travers le pare-brise sous la pluie.
She grabbed a wiper from the sink to dry the dishes.
Elle a pris un chiffon dans l’évier pour sécher la vaisselle.
Additional translations
essuyeurS’emploie rarement pour désigner une personne qui essuie ou nettoie quelque chose.
Synonyms
wiperadjective
UK
/ˈwaɪ.pə/
US
/ˈwaɪ.pɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to a windshield wiper or wiping mechanism.
d’essuie-glaceS’emploie pour les pièces, mécanismes ou dispositifs liés aux essuie-glaces.
The technician replaced the faulty wiper motor.
Le technicien a remplacé le moteur d’essuie-glace défectueux.

Definitions

wipernoun
A device used for cleaning or wiping, especially a mechanical arm with a rubber blade used to clear rain, snow, or dirt from a windshield.
The car's wiper was not working properly, making it difficult to see through the windshield during the rain.
A person who wipes or cleans something.
The wiper at the restaurant made sure all the tables were spotless before the guests arrived.
A piece of cloth, sponge, or other absorbent material used to wipe a surface clean.
She grabbed a wiper from the sink to dry the dishes.
wiperadjective
Relating to, designed for, or operating as a windshield wiper or other wiping mechanism.
The technician replaced the faulty wiper motor.