wiper#1 (n)
wiper arm (n)
contact arm (n)

n04593866

type n
lex_filenum 06
def contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet
Outgoing links
Hypernym contact, tangency
Part holonym rheostat, variable resistor; selector, selector switch
Derivationally related form wiper → wipe
Incoming links
Hyponym contact, tangency
Part meronym rheostat, variable resistor; selector, selector switch
Derivationally related form wipe → wiper

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