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mudguard.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmʌdˌɡɑɹd/General-American
  1. A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

  2. An upper element of a sneaker above the midsole generally of waterproof material to prevent water and mud soiling the top in outdoor activities.

Where this word comes from

From mud + guard.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.