Mudguard

Pronunciation: /ˈmədˈɡɑɹd/

Mudguard (noun)

  1. A guard on a bicycle that stops mud and water from being thrown up by the wheels.
  2. A panel on a vehicle near a wheel that helps prevent dirt and water from splashing onto the road or others.

Examples

  • The mudguard keeps water off my shoes.
  • I tightened the mudguard after it rattled.