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bumper guard

bumper guard

4.1
A bar attached to a car bumper that protects it from scratches and small hits
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌmpər ɡɑrd/
  • US
translation icon : protector de parachoques
  • You ever consider going to an auto-parts store and getting a bumper guard for that chrome?

Examples

  • She was relieved to see that the new bumper guard had protected the car during the accident.

  • Installing a bumper guard can help protect your car from minor collisions.

  • The mechanic recommended adding a bumper guard to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Synonyms

guard
vsbumper guard
  • Specialized
38 2.0

A device that protects you from moving parts or sharp edges

protects vehicle contact areas from locking with other vehicles or being damaged

How Protective

bumper
131 2.5
fendering
8.7
rubrail
  • Specialized
9.9
bumper guard
  • US
4.1

Surface Forms

bumper guard singular
bumper guards plural

Morphology

bumper + guard

The meaning is directly composed from 'bumper' (the vehicle part) and 'guard' (a protective device): a device that protects or covers the bumper. This is a straightforward, conventional noun–noun composition found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Bumper guard is a literal name for a protective piece attached to a car's bumper. Old metal bars or rubber pads acted like a guard to stop bumpers from locking together or getting scratched, so the term came to mean a device that protects the bumper from minor damage.