Splash Guard (Noun)
Meaning
A curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bicycle was equipped with a splash guard to keep the rider's clothes dry during rainy commutes.
- She attached a sturdy splash guard to her mountain bike to protect herself from mud and debris on the trails.
- After installing a splash guard on his motorcycle, he noticed a significant reduction in the amount of water that splashed onto his pants.
- The road bike's splash guard was damaged during the accident, leaving the rider vulnerable to road spray.
- A splash guard was fitted above the rear wheel of the motorcycle to keep the rider's back dry during long rides on wet roads.