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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

Example Sentences

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The fix involves replacing the front mudguard stay and flap to create more clearance between the mudguard and tire.

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

"I didn't want them to take off the mudguard, or a wheel."

From Dave Porter and His Rivals or, The Chums and Foes of Oak Hall by Goss, John

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