# wiper

/ˈwaɪpɝ/ (US) · /wˈaɪpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wiper
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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