windshield
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the large glass window at the front of a car, truck, or bus.
a transparent screen of glass or plastic at the front of a vehicle to protect the driver and passengers.
Simple“A small stone hit the windshield while I was driving on the highway.”
In context“The heavy rain made it difficult to see through the windshield, even with the wipers set to their maximum speed.”
UsageIn British English, this is almost always called a 'windscreen'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a foam or mesh cover for a microphone that stops wind noise.
a protective cover for a microphone designed to minimize wind noise and plosive sounds during recording.
Simple“The reporter put a fuzzy windshield on the mic before starting the outdoor interview.”
In context“Without a proper windshield, the audio recording was ruined by the gusty conditions at the summit.”
Synonymspop filterwindscreen - 03 C2 Proficiency
a pointed cover on the front of a large bullet to help it fly faster.
an aerodynamic fairing attached to the nose of a projectile to reduce air resistance during flight.
Simple“The shell was fitted with a metal windshield to improve its range.”
In context“Engineers designed a lightweight windshield for the armor-piercing rounds to ensure a more stable ballistic trajectory.”
Synonymsballistic cap
From wind + shield.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.