mudguard

American  

[muhd-gahrd] / ˈmʌdˌgɑrd /

noun

1. Also called mud flap.  splash guard.

2. fender.

3. fender.

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mudguard British  

/ ˈmʌdˌɡɑːd /

noun

1. US and Canadian name: fender.  a curved part of a motorcycle, bicycle, etc, attached above the wheels to reduce the amount of water or mud thrown up by them

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Etymology

Origin of mudguard

First recorded in 1885–90; mud + guard

Example Sentences

But, instead of road debris getting trapped between the tire and mudguard, a few of VanMoof’s mudguards actually came loose and jammed the wheel after getting caught between the tire and frame.

From The Verge • Jun. 10, 2022

The Irish News reported Mr Storey, who has previously served as finance minister and social development minister, rejected the role and said he did not want to become "Edwin's mudguard".

From BBC • May 28, 2021

The lunar rover’s original right rear mudguard broke off during the rover’s first drive across the moon, exposing Cernan and Schmitt to an irritating spray of dust that blackened their white suits.

From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2017

Then he rushes to my side and, together with the mechanic and his family, leads me over to sit on the Beetle’s mudguard.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 28, 2009

Finding the torch still caught between the mudguard and the bonnet, she prowled round the car, flashing it into corners and pits of darkness.

From The Happy Foreigner by Bagnold, Enid

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