Word
windscreen
Phoneticswind·screen
UK/wˈɪndskɹiːn/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The windscreen was cracked after the heavy storm.”
contextual
“The tank's windscreen was designed to withstand the impact of small-arms fire during combat.”
complex
“Modern military vehicles feature a multi-layered windscreen that combines optical clarity with the structural integrity required to survive high-velocity projectile impacts.”
Real-World Examples
“A touch of frost is likely on grass and car windscreens here.” “Two police cars had their windscreens smashed by protesters.” “For instance, when we needed windscreen wiper liquid for the car, I found a really easy recipe on the internet that cost only a few pence to make.” Etymology
From wind + screen.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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