wind·shield (w nd sh ld )n. 1. A framed pane of usually curved glass or other transparent shielding located in front of the occupants of a vehicle to protect them from the wind. 2. A shield placed to protect an object from the wind. |
windshield [ˈwɪndˌʃiːld]
n
1. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) the US and Canadian name for windscreen
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) an object designed to shield something from the wind
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  windshield - transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicleaeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane" automotive vehicle, motor vehicle - a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails screen - a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers" |
Translations
windshield [ˈwɪndʃiːld] n (US) → pare-brise m inv, pare-brise m
windshield wiper (US) n → essuie-glace m
windshield wiper (US) n → essuie-glace m
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