mudguard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels

From mud + guard.

It began: DEAR GREEN: A red wagon, red seat, orange rumble, red mudguards, blue steering-wheel, red bumpers, blue wheels, red engines, red varnish, red open body, red machinery, red all over, in fact, except where it isn't--is for sale. — The Girl Philippa, Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

splash guard, splash-guard

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