splash guard
- noun
- US
:
guardabarros
- Without a splash guard, mud and water sprayed onto his legs every time he rode through a puddle.
Examples
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She installed a new splash guard on her bicycle to keep her clothes clean on rainy days.
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The motorcycle's splash guard was dented after riding through rough terrain.
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The new splash guard on my bike helps keep me dry.
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I need to replace the splash guard on my motorcycle.
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She installed a new splash guard on her bicycle to keep her clothes clean on rainy days.
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The motorcycle's splash guard was dented after riding through rough terrain.
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Without a splash guard, mud and water sprayed onto his legs every time he rode through a puddle.
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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4.3
A curved cover above a bicycle or motorcycle wheel that keeps mud and water off the rider
A curved shield above a bicycle or motorcycle wheel that keeps mud and water off the rider
Guards around vehicle wheels that stop water and prevent damage
A panel that stops water splashing onto walls or people
Antonyms
How Protective
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a protective cover that prevents water or mud from splashing onto the rider' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'splash' (liquid scattering) with 'guard' (a protective cover). This straightforward noun‑noun compound follows common compositional patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Splash guard comes from a simple image: a curved cover above a wheel that guards the rider from splashes of water and mud. So, it means a protective piece that stops the spray and keeps your clothes clean.