windscreen
n. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //wˈɪndskɹiːn// wind·screen
n. the glass front of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from the weather and wind. In military vehicles, it is often made of thick, strong glass to help protect the crew.
n. the transparent front panel of a vehicle, typically made of glass, designed to protect the occupants from wind and weather. In a military context, it is often reinforced to provide ballistic protection.
The windscreen was cracked after the heavy storm.
The tank's windscreen was designed to withstand the impact of small-arms fire during combat.
Modern military vehicles feature a multi-layered windscreen that combines optical clarity with the structural integrity required to survive high-velocity projectile impacts.
From wind + screen.