windshield
Car's front window
A windshield is the large glass panel at the front of a vehicle, protecting occupants from wind, debris, and weather while providing visibility.
In British English, the term is windscreen.
Windshield extends to protective panels on motorcycles and boats.
A rock cracked the windshield on the highway.
Windshield-clearing blades
- washer fluidAutomotive glass cleaning solution
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- demistClear condensation from glass
- squeegeeRubber-edged cleaning tool
cleaning · scraper · deicing · streak-free · microfiber · polish · chip repair · resin
Unimpeded line of sight
- line of sightDirect visual path, unobstructed
- field of visionArea perceivable without moving
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- blind spotArea of blocked perception
fogging · condensation · frost · ice · rain · snow · mud · bugs
Bonded between protective layers
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
- safety glassPane designed to crumble
polycarbonate · plexiglass · acrylic · curved · wraparound · heated · acoustic · coated
Narrow break or attempt
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- bullseyeExact center target
- stress crackFissure from cyclic loading
- pittingForming small cavities
sandblasting · impact point · haze · scratch · divot
Movie or coating
- coatingApplied surface covering
- ceramic coatingFused inorganic protective layer
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- oleophobicRepelling oily substances
UV protection · anti-glare · sunshield · snow cover · clear bra
Rubber strips clearing glass
- rearview mirrorReflector showing trailing vehicles
- rain sensorDevice detecting precipitation
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
trim · cowl · frame · sunshade · visor · antenna · parking permit
wipers
Windshield-clearing blades
- washer fluidAutomotive glass cleaning solution
- defrostRemove ice accumulation
- demistClear condensation from glass
squeegee · cleaning · scraper · deicing · streak-free · microfiber · polish · chip repair · resin · crack repair
clear view
Unimpeded line of sight
- line of sightDirect visual path, unobstructed
- field of visionArea perceivable without moving
- glareFierce stare or brightness
blind spot · fogging · condensation · frost · ice · rain · snow · mud · bugs · sun glare
laminated
Bonded between protective layers
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
safety glass · polycarbonate · plexiglass · acrylic · curved · wraparound · heated · acoustic · coated · frosted
crack
Narrow break or attempt
- chipSmall broken-off piece
- bullseyeExact center target
- stress crackFissure from cyclic loading
pitting · sandblasting · impact point · haze · scratch · divot
film
Movie or coating
- coatingApplied surface covering
- ceramic coatingFused inorganic protective layer
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
oleophobic · UV protection · anti-glare · sunshield · snow cover · clear bra
wiper blades
Rubber strips clearing glass
- rearview mirrorReflector showing trailing vehicles
- rain sensorDevice detecting precipitation
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
molding · trim · cowl · frame · sunshade · visor · antenna · parking permit
- car stuffsteering wheel, automobile, seat belt, car, rearview mirror
- Americanismsaluminum, fixin' to, apartment, howdy, candy
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- bus partswheels, tires, engine, seats, doors
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- fragile thingswine glass, drinking glass, glass bottle, glass bowl, crystal goblet
- windshield wipersVehicle glass-clearing blades
- cracked windshieldAutomotive glass with fissures
- windshield washerVehicle glass cleaning system
- foggy windshield
- windshield crackFracture in car glass
- windshield washer fluidAutomotive glass cleaning solution