The windshield wipers were out of phase.
Swishing windshield wipers; a swishy skirt.
The windshield wipers clacked back and forth.
The windshield wipers swished back and forth monotonously.
It is raining heavily; why don't you turn on the windshield wipers?
The car's windshield wipers were almost entirely ineffective against the sheets of rain.
Use an old pair of socks on your windshield wipers to prevent them from freezing and sticking to your windshield overnight.
Rear windows on vehicles often have a few obstacles to work around like handles, hinges, windshield wipers and bolts.
The car skidded as he came out and I heard him cursing and saying something about the windshield wipers. They weren't working any more.
