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Meaning
Noun
●
In Australian English, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English, Singapore English & Wind:
A
transparent
screen
made of
glass
,
located
at the front of a
vehicle
in order to
protect
its
occupants
from the
wind
and weather.
●
A
cover
for a
microphone
to exclude
airy
noises
such as
wind
and breathing.
●
In Military & Auto parts:
A
lightweight
aerodynamic
fairing
mounted
on the nose
of an
armor-piercing
shell
to reduce
drag
and increase range.
Verb
●
To
install
a
windscreen
on.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
windscreen
English
screen
English
screne
Middle English (1100-1500)
escren
Anglo-Norman
wind
English
windan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Vehicle
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Wheel
Radiator
Glass
Tire
Wall
Truck
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Fender
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