mudguard
/'mʌdlɑ:k/
Definition
Noun: A curved piece or shield positioned above the wheel of a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, designed to protect the rider or vehicle from water, mud, or debris thrown up by the rotating wheel.
Usage
The word "mudguard" is used to describe a specific protective component on vehicles. It is a countable noun. * It is commonly found on bicycles and motorcycles. * It can also be used for similar protective fittings on cars, typically over the rear wheels (often called a "fender" in American English). * The primary function is protective, but it can also have an aesthetic role.
Examples
- Noun:
- My bicycle's front mudguard broke after I hit a pothole.
- The motorcycle was fitted with sturdy metal mudguards.
- He got his trousers dirty because his bike doesn't have a rear mudguard.
Advanced Usage
- "to fit/attach a mudguard": to install a mudguard on a vehicle.
- I need to fit a new mudguard to my commuter bike before the rainy season.
- "to be without mudguards": describes a vehicle that lacks this protective feature, often for a sportier or minimalist look.
- Racing bikes are often without mudguards to reduce weight.
Variants and Related Words
- Fender (noun): The common American English equivalent for "mudguard," especially on cars and motorcycles. In British English, "fender" more specifically refers to the protective buffers on the side of a boat or ship.
- Splash guard (noun): A synonym that emphasizes the function of blocking splashes. This term is sometimes used interchangeably.
- Wing (noun): A term used in British English, primarily for the curved body panel covering a car's wheel arch.
Synonyms
- Fender (chiefly US)
- Splash guard
- Wing (chiefly UK, for cars)
Related Phrases / Compound Terms
- Mudguard flap (noun): An additional flexible extension, often rubber, attached to the bottom edge of a mudguard to improve its effectiveness.
- The mudguard flap ensured no spray reached my back.
- Mudguard stay (noun): The metal rod or bracket that connects the mudguard to the bicycle or motorcycle frame, holding it in place.
- One of the mudguard stays came loose and started rattling.
Noun
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a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
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