mud flap
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mud-flap — (n.) 1903, from MUD (Cf. mud) (n.) + FLAP (Cf. flap) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
mud flap — noun : a sheet of thin material suspended behind each rear wheel of a motor vehicle to intercept spattered mud and water * * * (also mudflap) n. a flap that hangs behind the wheel of a vehicle and is designed to prevent water, mud, and stones… … Useful english dictionary
mud flap — A rubber or plastic shield which is positioned behind a wheel (usually the rear wheels) to prevent mud and small rocks from being thrown up against the body of the vehicle or from being thrown at a following vehicle. Also called splash guard … Dictionary of automotive terms
mud flap — noun Date: 1952 splash guard … New Collegiate Dictionary
Mud — For other uses, see Mud (disambiguation). Mud house in Amran, Yemen Mud is a mixture of water and some combination of soil, silt, and clay. Ancient mud deposits harden over geological time to form sedimentary rock such as shale or mudstone… … Wikipedia
Mud (disambiguation) — For a homophonic name, see Mudd. Mud is a liquid or semi liquid mixture of water and soil. Mud or MUD may also refer to: Contents 1 Construction material 2 F … Wikipedia
flap — [1] A rubber protector used in tube type truck tires to prevent injury to the tube by the bead toes and at the valve slot of the rim. [2] A flat piece of material attached along one side, often by a hinge and forming a small door for shutting off … Dictionary of automotive terms
mud·guard — /ˈmʌdˌgɑɚd/ noun, pl guards [count] 1 US : ↑mud flap 2 Brit : ↑fender 2 … Useful english dictionary
spray flap — See mud flap … Dictionary of automotive terms
mudguard — /mud gahrd /, n. 1. Also called mud flap. splash guard. 2. fender (def. 3). [1885 90; MUD + GUARD] * * * … Universalium
