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windshield

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈwɪndˌʃiɫd// UK //wˈɪndʃiːld// wind·shield

n. the large glass window at the front of a car or truck that protects you from wind and rain while you drive.

n. the glass screen at the front of a motor vehicle, designed to protect occupants from wind and debris while maintaining visibility.


SIMPLE

A small stone hit the windshield and left a crack.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver turned on the wipers to clear the heavy rain from the windshield so he could see the road.

COMPLEX

Modern automotive safety standards require the windshield to be made of laminated glass, which prevents it from shattering into dangerous shards during a high-speed collision.

Synonyms
Origin

From wind + shield.

Usage

Commonly used in American English; the British equivalent is 'windscreen'.

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