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mudguard

American  
[muhd-gahrd] / ˈmʌdˌgɑrd /

noun

  1. Also called mud flap.  splash guard.

  2. fender.

  3. fender.

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

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