mudguard
Translation
fender
Examples
My bike needs a new front mudguard.
My bike needs a new front fender.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mudguard (fender) a cover over a wheel to stop mud splashing He fitted mudguards to his new bicycle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fender (its US English equivalent), splash guard
Etymology
A compound of 'mud' (wet soil) and 'guard' (to protect). It literally guards you from mud.
Memory Tips
Imagine a guard standing in front of your clothes, blocking mud splashes from the wheels.