splashboard

[ splash-bawrd ]

noun

1. a board, guard, or screen to protect from splashing, as a dashboard of an open carriage or a guard placed over a wheel to intercept water, dirt, etc.:

   He threw his reins over the splashboard and descended to the road.

2. backsplash ( def ).
3. Nautical. washboard ( def 3 ).

splashboard

/ ˈsplæʃˌbɔːd /

noun

1. a guard on a vehicle to protect people from splashing water, mud, etc
2. nautical another word for washboard

Word History and Origins

Origin of splashboard¹

First recorded in 1820–30; splash + board

Example Sentences

Ben stood aside then but, as the carriage passed him, he laid his hand on the splashboard and walked beside it.

From Project Gutenberg

I have a bag close at hand on the splashboard, where I keep the road-book or guide, the map of the county through which I am passing, and my pens, ink, pencils, and note-books.

From Project Gutenberg

His jacket was of velveteen, and he had large, iron-shod boots, which were perched upon the splashboard in front of him.

From Project Gutenberg

I saw the red and blue cart come in—the piebald pony lame, and the splashboard all leaves and blood, but no Harry Foster to be seen anywhere.

From Project Gutenberg

I seized the reins in the nick of time, just as they were slipping over the splashboard, and bracing myself for the effort, succeeded in bringing the team to a standstill.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bumper