Definition

Noun: A thin piece or panel attached above a wheel of a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car) to prevent mud, water, and debris from splashing onto the rider, other parts of the vehicle, or nearby people.

Usage Examples

• The mudguard on my bicycle is broken, so my back gets dirty when I ride in the rain.
• After driving on the muddy road, the car's mudguards were covered in dirt.
• Installing a good mudguard is essential for cycling in wet weather.

Advanced Usage

• "to lose a mudguard": To have a mudguard become detached or fall off.
  • My bicycle lost a mudguard after hitting a big pothole.
• "plastic/metal mudguard": Describing the material of the mudguard.
  • Most modern bicycles are equipped with lightweight plastic mudguards.

Variants and Related Words

• Fender (noun): A synonym for "mudguard," commonly used in American English, especially for cars and motorcycles.
  • The car's front fender was dented in the accident.
• Splash guard (noun): Another term with a similar meaning, emphasizing the function of blocking splashes.

Synonyms

• Guard: A more general term for a protective covering.
• Mud flap (noun): Typically refers to a flexible rubber or plastic panel hanging behind the wheel of a truck or car, serving a similar anti-splash purpose.

Related Phrases

• Set of mudguards: Refers to a complete pair (front and rear) for a bicycle.
  • I bought a new set of mudguards for my bike.

noun

1. Mudguard