wiper Meaning & Definition
/ˈwaɪpɚ/
What Does Wiper Mean?
Wiper is used as a noun meaning Someone who wipes. It can also mean Something, such as a towel, that is used for wiping.
Word Facts for Wiper
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwaɪpɚ/ |
| Synonyms | windshield wiper, windscreen wiper and contact arm |
| Plural | wipers |
Wiper Definition (Noun)
- Someone who wipes.
- Something, such as a towel, that is used for wiping.
- Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.
- A movable electric contact in some devices.
- A program or process that erases data.
- A junior role in the engine room of a ship, someone who wipes down machinery and generally keeps it clean.
- An impertinent young man.
Noun
- A hybrid fish variety artificially bred from eggs of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fertilized with white bass (Morone chrysops) sperm, or the opposite combination.
Synonyms of Wiper
Wiper synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wiper (plural wipers)
wiper (countable and uncountable, plural wipers)
Words That Rhyme With Wiper
Origin of Wiper
Origin 1: From wipe + -er.
Origin 2: From white (bass) and striper.
Questions People Ask About Wiper
What part of speech is wiper?
Wiper is a noun.
What is another word for wiper?
You can replace wiper with words such as windshield wiper, windscreen wiper and contact arm. See the full list of wiper synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wiper?
The plural of wiper is wipers.