Definition

1. Noun:
   • Electric motor that moves the windshield wiper: A "wiper motor" is the specific electric motor that provides the mechanical power to operate the windshield wiper system in a vehicle.

Usage

• The term "wiper motor" is used to refer specifically to the motor component within a vehicle's wiper assembly. It is a technical term common in automotive contexts, such as repair, maintenance, and parts identification.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The mechanic replaced the faulty wiper motor.
  • A common symptom of a failing wiper motor is the wipers moving very slowly or not at all.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in its literal, technical sense. It is a compound noun where "wiper" specifies the function of the "motor."

Variants and Related Words

• Windshield wiper motor: A fuller, more descriptive term for the same component.
• Wiper assembly: Refers to the entire system, including the motor, linkage, and wiper blades.
• Wiper blade: The rubber part that cleans the glass, distinct from the motor.

Synonyms

• Windshield wiper motor: The most direct synonym.

Notes

• "Wiper motor" is a fixed compound noun. It does not have phrasal verbs or idiomatic uses. Its meaning is precise and technical.

Noun

1. electric motor that moves the windshield wiper