Word
windshield
Phoneticswind·shield, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɪndˌʃiɫd/
UK/wˈɪndʃiːld/
Definitions
01vehicle window
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. the large glass window at the front of a car, truck, or bus.
n. a transparent screen of glass or plastic at the front of a vehicle to protect the driver and passengers.
“A small stone hit the windshield while I was driving on the highway.”
“The heavy rain made it difficult to see through the windshield, even with the wipers set to their maximum speed.”
Usage
In British English, this is almost always called a 'windscreen'.
Synonyms
02microphone cover
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical
n. a foam or mesh cover for a microphone that stops wind noise.
n. a protective cover for a microphone designed to minimize wind noise and plosive sounds during recording.
“The reporter put a fuzzy windshield on the mic before starting the outdoor interview.”
“Without a proper windshield, the audio recording was ruined by the gusty conditions at the summit.”
Synonyms
03ammunition part
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a pointed cover on the front of a large bullet to help it fly faster.
n. an aerodynamic fairing attached to the nose of a projectile to reduce air resistance during flight.
“The shell was fitted with a metal windshield to improve its range.”
“Engineers designed a lightweight windshield for the armor-piercing rounds to ensure a more stable ballistic trajectory.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From wind + shield.
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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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