wiper
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwaɪpɝ// UK //wˈaɪpɐ// wiper
n. a tool that moves back and forth to clean a surface, like a car window or a computer screen. In computing, it can also mean a person who deletes or hides information.
n. a device or tool that moves across a surface to remove liquid or debris. In a digital context, it refers to a person or process that removes data from a system or a person who hides their digital identity.
The windshield wiper stopped working in the heavy rain.
The technician used a screen wiper to clean the monitor before the presentation began.
While the physical wiper ensures visibility during a storm, the digital wiper must navigate complex encryption protocols to ensure data is permanently erased from the server.
From wipe + -er.
From white (bass) and striper.