mudguard
noun
mud·guard
ˈməd-ˌgärd 
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: a strip of material applied to a shoe upper just above the sole for protection against dampness or as an ornament
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The integrated mudguards keep everything clean and tidy while riding with stuff back there.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The complete bike reportedly weighs 11.8 kg (26 lb) in its speedy Pure-Line configuration, or 13.5 kg (30 lb) in its Tour-Line configuration which includes mudguards, a rear rack and the Continental puncture-resistant tires.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
Another page described the setup of the front headlight, mudguard, and front fork in a similarly vague fashion, leaving me to wrench and re-wrench the same nuts three times.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Union’s collaborative versions of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe features a breathable nylon upper that’s coupled with premium suede overlay panels on the midfoot and mudguard.
—Victor Deng For Footwear News, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2021
The mudguards, pedals, and other assorted hardware went on without a hitch.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 15 June 2023
Constructed from a waterproof leather material with a chunky, high-traction lug sole, these boots are part fashion, part utility with a double pull tab, mudguard, and elastic core.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
Both feature a central rib; atop the Batur’s hood and on the Diavel’s front mudguard.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023
They're also made with tear-resistant ripstop mudguards to protect your feet from sharp objects on the trail (and extend their shelf life).
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
The complete bike reportedly weighs 11.8 kg (26 lb) in its speedy Pure-Line configuration, or 13.5 kg (30 lb) in its Tour-Line configuration which includes mudguards, a rear rack and the Continental puncture-resistant tires.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 22 July 2024
Another page described the setup of the front headlight, mudguard, and front fork in a similarly vague fashion, leaving me to wrench and re-wrench the same nuts three times.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Union’s collaborative versions of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe features a breathable nylon upper that’s coupled with premium suede overlay panels on the midfoot and mudguard.
—Victor Deng For Footwear News, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2021
The mudguards, pedals, and other assorted hardware went on without a hitch.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 15 June 2023
Constructed from a waterproof leather material with a chunky, high-traction lug sole, these boots are part fashion, part utility with a double pull tab, mudguard, and elastic core.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
Both feature a central rib; atop the Batur’s hood and on the Diavel’s front mudguard.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2023
They're also made with tear-resistant ripstop mudguards to protect your feet from sharp objects on the trail (and extend their shelf life).
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
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“Mudguard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudguard. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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