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REAR WIPER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rear-window wiper
1, record 1, English, rear%2Dwindow%20wiper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back-window wiper 1, record 1, English, back%2Dwindow%20wiper
correct
- rear wiper 2, record 1, English, rear%20wiper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After you've checked the windshield wipers, check the rear wiper too if your vehicle has a rear wiper system. Many sport utility vehicles, vans, minivans, station wagons, hatchbacks and fastbacks do. After all, it's just as important to see what's behind you when backing up in the rain as it is to see what's ahead. 3, record 1, English, - rear%2Dwindow%20wiper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The rear wiper often gets forgotten, but in tough driving conditions this is where the rain and dirt build up, and it is vital you have a clear rear view. 4, record 1, English, - rear%2Dwindow%20wiper
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rear window wiper
- back window wiper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- essuie-vitre de lunette arrière
1, record 1, French, essuie%2Dvitre%20de%20lunette%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- essuie-glace arrière 2, record 1, French, essuie%2Dglace%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- essuie glace de lunette arrière 3, record 1, French, essuie%20glace%20de%20lunette%20arri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une 4 et une 5CV, cette dernière étant la plus puissante, la mieux équipée avec, entre autres, un essuie-vitre de lunette arrière. 1, record 1, French, - essuie%2Dvitre%20de%20lunette%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 4, record 1, French, - essuie%2Dvitre%20de%20lunette%20arri%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 1, French, - essuie%2Dvitre%20de%20lunette%20arri%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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