mudguard

noun

mud·​guard ˈməd-ˌgärd How to pronounce mudguard (audio)
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: a strip of material applied to a shoe upper just above the sole for protection against dampness or as an ornament

Examples of mudguard in a Sentence

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The integrated mudguards keep everything clean and tidy while riding with stuff back there. Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023 The complete bike reportedly weighs 11.8 kg (26 lb) in its speedy Pure-Line configuration, or 13.5 kg (30 lb) in its Tour-Line configuration which includes mudguards, a rear rack and the Continental puncture-resistant tires. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024 Another page described the setup of the front headlight, mudguard, and front fork in a similarly vague fashion, leaving me to wrench and re-wrench the same nuts three times. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024 Union’s collaborative versions of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe features a breathable nylon upper that’s coupled with premium suede overlay panels on the midfoot and mudguard. Victor Deng For Footwear News, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2021 The mudguards, pedals, and other assorted hardware went on without a hitch. Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 15 June 2023 Constructed from a waterproof leather material with a chunky, high-traction lug sole, these boots are part fashion, part utility with a double pull tab, mudguard, and elastic core. Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024 Both feature a central rib; atop the Batur’s hood and on the Diavel’s front mudguard. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023 They're also made with tear-resistant ripstop mudguards to protect your feet from sharp objects on the trail (and extend their shelf life). Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mudguard was in 1886

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“Mudguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudguard. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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