"defroster" meaning in All languages combined

See defroster on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /diːˈfɹɒstə(ɹ)/ [UK] Forms: defrosters [plural]
Etymology: From defrost + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|defrost|er|id2=agent noun}} defrost + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} defroster (plural defrosters)
  1. A device for removing frost or ice from a surface or food by applying heat. Related terms: deicer Translations (device for removing frost or ice from a surface or food by applying heat): Entfroster [masculine] (German)

Inflected forms

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