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View synonyms for splash guard

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.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of splash guard1

First recorded in 1925–30

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