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- [wahy-per]
- /ˈwaɪ pər/
- /ˈwaɪp.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wahy-per]
- /ˈwaɪ pər/
Definitions of wiper word
- noun wiper a person or thing that wipes. 1
- noun wiper the thing with which something is wiped, as a towel, handkerchief, or squeegee. 1
- noun wiper windshield wiper. 1
- noun wiper Electricity. the portion of a selector or other similar device that makes contact with the terminals of a bank. 1
- noun wiper 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. 1
- noun wiper A windshield wiper. 1
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Origin of wiper
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-50; wipe + -er1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wiper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wiper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
wiper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wiper
noun wiper
- cloth — Cloth is fabric which is made by weaving or knitting a substance such as cotton, wool, silk, or nylon. Cloth is used especially for making clothes.
- dishrag — a dishcloth.
- dustcloth — a soft, absorbent cloth used for dusting.
- remnant — a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
- scrap — a fight or quarrel: She got into a scrap with her in-laws.
Antonyms for wiper
noun wiper
- lot — lot (def 14).
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