Definition of Mudguard

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Splash Guard, Splash-guard
Group relationships: Bicycle, Bike, Cycle, Wheel, Bike, Motorcycle
Generic synonyms: Fender, Wing

Definition of Mudguard

1. Noun. a cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mudguard

1. a fender [n -S] - See also: fender

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mudguard

mudejares
mudfish
mudfishes
mudflap
mudflaps
mudflat
mudflats
mudflow
mudflows
mudge
mudged
mudger
mudgers
mudges
mudging
mudguard (current term)
mudguards
mudheap
mudheaps
mudhen
mudhens
mudhif
mudhole
mudholes
mudhook
mudhooks
mudik
mudir
mudiria
mudirias

Literary usage of Mudguard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1920)
"But mudguard, lamp or body, the principle is absolutely the same. ... If the surface is that of a mudguard the under side should also be cleaned and painted ..."

2. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1919)
"Safety Mirror Attached to Automobile mudguard A novel way of mounting traffic mirrors on automobiles, instead of the usual position at the side of the ..."

3. Advertising: A Practical Presentation of the Principles Underlying the by Harry Tipper, George Burton Hotchkiss (1914)
"... it upon the mudguard or extension spring *nd drive it vm * two-belt drive ... the pulley* •" •h*r ib By installing the Speedometer upon the mudguard ir ..."

4. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1920)
"But mudguard, lamp or body, the principle is absolutely the same. ... If the surface is that of a mudguard the under side should also be cleaned and painted ..."

5. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1919)
"Safety Mirror Attached to Automobile mudguard A novel way of mounting traffic mirrors on automobiles, instead of the usual position at the side of the ..."

6. Advertising: A Practical Presentation of the Principles Underlying the by Harry Tipper, George Burton Hotchkiss (1914)
"... it upon the mudguard or extension spring *nd drive it vm * two-belt drive ... the pulley* •" •h*r ib By installing the Speedometer upon the mudguard ir ..."

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