splash-guard
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4.0
- noun
- US
- The bicycle came with a splash-guard to keep mud from splattering the rider's clothes.
Examples
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Without a splash-guard, riding through puddles can make a real mess.
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She replaced the splash-guard on her motorcycle after it was damaged in the rain.
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The new bicycle has a sturdy splash-guard.
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Don't forget to install the splash-guard before your ride!
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The bicycle came with a splash-guard to keep mud from splattering the rider's clothes.
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She replaced the splash-guard on her motorcycle after it was damaged in the rain.
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Without a splash-guard, riding through puddles can make a real mess.
Synonyms
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3.9
A panel on a vehicle, like a car, that covers the wheel to protect it from damage
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7.3
A cover on a car or bicycle that stops mud and water from hitting people and the vehicle
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4.1
A curved cover above a bike or motorcycle wheel that stops mud and water splashing on the rider
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4.3
A curved cover above a bicycle or motorcycle wheel that keeps mud and water off the rider
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6.0
A panel that stops water splashing onto walls or people
Guards around vehicle wheels that stop water and prevent damage
Antonyms
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Morphology
Etymology
Splash-guard is a simple compound of splash ('a sudden spray of water') and guard ('to protect'), so it means a shield that stops water or mud thrown up by wheels. That's why a splash-guard sits over a bicycle or motorcycle wheel to keep the rider's clothes clean.