WIPER
\wˈa͡ɪpə], \wˈaɪpə], \w_ˈaɪ_p_ə]\
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contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet
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a mechanical device that cleans the windshield
By Princeton University
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contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet
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a mechanical device that cleans the windshield
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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One who, or that which, wipes.
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Something used for wiping, as a towel or rag.
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A piece generally projecting from a rotating or swinging piece, as an axle or rock shaft, for the purpose of raising stampers, lifting rods, or the like, and leaving them to fall by their own weight; a kind of cam.
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A rod, or an attachment for a rod, for holding a rag with which to wipe out the bore of the barrel.
By Oddity Software
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One who, or that which, wipes.
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Something used for wiping, as a towel or rag.
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A piece generally projecting from a rotating or swinging piece, as an axle or rock shaft, for the purpose of raising stampers, lifting rods, or the like, and leaving them to fall by their own weight; a kind of cam.
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A rod, or an attachment for a rod, for holding a rag with which to wipe out the bore of the barrel.
By Noah Webster.
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One who wipes: the instrument used for wiping: in mach. a piece projecting generally from a horizontal axle for the purpose of raising stampers, pounders, or pistons in a vertical direction and letting them fall by their own weight. Wipers are employed in fulling-mills, stamping-mills, oil-mills, powder-mills, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
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