Basic Details
Word: Windscreen
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large piece of glass at the front of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind and weather.
Synonyms: Windshield, front glass
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Clear as a windscreen: Used to describe something that is very easy to understand. Example: "The instructions were clear as a windscreen, so I quickly completed the project."
- Through the windscreen: To see or understand a situation clearly. Example: "After talking it through, everything became much clearer through the windscreen."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The windscreen of my car was covered in frost in the morning, so I had to scrape it clean before driving.
Example 2: During the storm, she couldnt see through the windscreen, which made driving very dangerous.
Example 3: He carefully replaced the broken windscreen to ensure the car would be safe to drive again.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first car windscreens were made of plain glass? Modern windscreens are made using laminated glass, which is much stronger and can prevent shattering during an accident!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a car windscreen; sometimes it gets dirty and cloudy, but you can always clean it to see the clear path ahead." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "windscreen" mean?
a) A part of the engine
b) A large piece of glass that protects from wind
c) A type of tyre
d) A seat in a car
Answer: b) A large piece of glass that protects from wind
2. Which of these is a synonym of "windscreen"?
a) Bonnet
b) Dashboard
c) Windshield
d) Gearstick
Answer: c) Windshield
3. Which sentence uses "windscreen" correctly?
a) The dog was sitting in the windscreen.
b) The windscreen was dirty and needed cleaning.
c) The windscreen flew away in the wind.
d) The windscreen is a tasty treat.
Answer: b) The windscreen was dirty and needed cleaning.
4. Which idiom means something that is easy to understand?
a) Clear as a windscreen
b) A horse of a different colour
c) As busy as a bee
d) Cold as ice
Answer: a) Clear as a windscreen
5. What is the opposite of "windscreen"?
a) N/A
b) Door
c) Roof
d) Wheel
Answer: a) N/A
