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mudguard

/mʌdɡɑːd/ noun · British & US
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What does mudguard mean?

noun

A device attached to a bicycle wheel to protect the tyre from mud and water, typically consisting of a metal or plastic rim that fits over the tyre. A guard for the mud or mire.

Example

"The cyclist fitted a new mudguard to her bike before riding through the muddy trail."

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