splash guard

or splash·guard

[ splash gahrd ]

noun

1. Also called mudguard, mud flap. a large flap behind a vehicle's rear tire to prevent mud, water, etc., from splashing onto other vehicles:

   The deluxe package includes 20-inch wheels, roof rails, and molded splash guards.

2. a baffle, cover, raised edge, etc., to prevent or protect from splashes:

   The mixer’s splash guard has a large feed chute so you can easily add ingredients while the machine is running.

   The kayak comes with a zippered splash guard, D-rings for tethering gear, and molded carry handles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of splash guard¹

First recorded in 1925–30