windshield

The glass at the front of a vehicle that lets you see ahead and blocks wind.

• The windshield is dirty.
• A stone cracked our windshield.
• Turn on the windshield wipers when it rains.

Similar words: windscreen

Common phrases: cracked windshield, windshield wipers, clean the windshield

A cover around a microphone that reduces noise from wind or breathing.

• The microphone needs a windshield.
• A foam windshield reduced the breathing noise.
• We fitted windshields before recording outdoors.

Similar words: windscreen, wind cover

Common phrases: microphone windshield, foam windshield, fit a windshield

A light cover on the front of a weapon’s shell that helps it travel farther through air.

• The shell has a windshield.
• Its windshield reduces resistance from the air.
• The damaged windshield affected the projectile’s range.

Similar words: ballistic cap, fairing

Common phrases: ballistic windshield, shell windshield, lightweight windshield

To put a protective glass screen on a vehicle.

• The workers windshield each vehicle.
• They windshielded the open truck before winter.
• The workshop has windshielded three cars this week.

Common phrases: windshield a vehicle, windshield a truck, windshield a car