Defroster (Noun)
Meaning
Heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The defroster in our car stopped working after the accident, and we had to get it repaired before winter.
- As the defroster kicked in, the ice on the windshield began to melt away, improving our visibility on the road.
- Before takeoff, the pilot activated the defroster to remove the frost that had formed on the wings of the plane overnight.
- The refrigerator's defroster cycle was set to run every six hours to keep ice buildup under control and maintain optimal performance.
- After a night of subzero temperatures, she turned on the defroster in her car and waited patiently for the windshield to clear up.