The front glass window of a car or other vehicle that protects the driver from wind, rain, and debris. It also lets the driver see the road clearly.
A modern compound of 'wind' and 'shield', literally meaning a shield against the wind. It arose with the development of motor vehicles.
The name reminds you that cars were once open to the elements, and wind was a real problem. The windshield is both armor and a window—blocking danger while keeping vision clear.
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