Mudguard
part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well
A mudguard, fender or wing is a part covering the wheels of a vehicle to stop it from throwing off mud, water or objects from the road. It protects people and property from dirtiness, dampness, and damage.
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Mudguards protect in several ways:
- They protect brakes and lights.
- They protect the bicycle from getting rusted by mud and water.
- They protect clothes from being dirty.
- They protect from injuries.