mudguard

English

Etymology

From mud +‎ guard.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

mudguard (plural mudguards)

  1. A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

Synonyms

  • (a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle): fender (US), wing (UK)

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