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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.
2. 2
   a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels wordnet

Synonyms

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aegisbackstopbufferbulwarkbumpercontraceptive

Antonyms

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open wheelunprotected wheel

Etymology

From mud + guard.