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

Example Sentences

One site of potential smells and other general grossness to be wary of is the baffle, a.k.a. the rubber splash guard.

From Washington Post

The included splash guard also doubles as a lid, so they can easily store their concoction once they've finished mincing.

From The Verge

Rinse your cleaning tool frequently to get rid of the gunk, and be sure to get the top and underside of the splash guard.

From Salon

Check the splash guard often, because it could be the source of bad odors.

From Washington Post

Interventions such as reducing tables’ capacity from six people to four in dining areas and placing splash guards and plexiglass barriers around the Olympic and Paralympic villages are “retro,” Chin-Hong says.

From Scientific American