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windshield (n.)

1902, from wind (n.1) + shield (n.). U.S. alternative to British windscreen (which is attested from 1905 in this sense).

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Definitions of windshield from WordNet

windshield (n.)
transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle;
Synonyms: windscreen
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