Definitions

1. noun

A device that removes water, ice, or other substances from a surface, typically a windshield or window, especially on a vehicle.

“She turned on the windshield wiper to clear the rain from her car’s windshield.”

2. noun

A person or thing that removes or wipes out something, such as a record or a mistake.

“The auditor acted as a wiper to remove the company’s financial errors.”