Meaning of the word mudguard in English

What does mudguard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mudguard

US /ˈmʌd.ɡɑːrd/
UK /ˈmʌd.ɡɑːd/

Noun

a curved cover over a wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from mud or water splashed from the road

Example:
My bicycle needs new mudguards to keep the spray off my clothes.
The car's mudguards were caked with dirt after driving on the unpaved road.