1. A mechanical device that cleans the windscreen
   "The heavy rain made it difficult to see even with the windscreen wipers at full speed"; "The heavy rain made it difficult to see even with the windscreen wipers at full speed";
   - windshield wiper [N. Amer], wiper, wiper blade

Derived forms: windscreen wipers

Type of: mechanical device

Part of: automotive vehicle, motor vehicle

Encyclopedia: Windscreen wiper