noun

mudguard

fender

My bike needs a new front mudguard.

My bike needs a new front fender.

((a/the)) mudguard (fender) a cover over a wheel to stop mud splashing He fitted mudguards to his new bicycle.

Synonyms: fender (its US English equivalent), splash guard

A compound of 'mud' (wet soil) and 'guard' (to protect). It literally guards you from mud.

Imagine a guard standing in front of your clothes, blocking mud splashes from the wheels.

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