splash guard

• Ein Schutzvorrichtung, meist aus Gummi oder Kunststoff, die hinter den Rädern eines Fahrzeugs angebracht wird, um das Verspritzen von Schlamm, Wasser oder Schmutz auf andere Fahrzeuge oder Fußgänger zu verhindern.

A protective device, typically made of rubber or plastic, attached behind a vehicle's wheels to prevent mud, water, or debris from splashing onto other vehicles or pedestrians.

1. Vehicle mud flapB1formal

   A protective device attached behind the wheels of a vehicle to prevent mud, water, and debris from being thrown up.

   Spritzschutz

   • He installed new splash guards on his truck to keep the paint clean.
   • The splash guard broke off after driving through a deep puddle.
   • Many off-road vehicles come with heavy-duty splash guards.

2. Kitchen appliance partB1formal

   A removable or built-in shield placed behind a sink or stove to protect the wall from water, grease, and food splatters.

   Spritzschutz

   • The stainless steel splash guard behind the stove is easy to clean.
   • She wiped the splash guard after cooking to remove grease stains.
   • A glass splash guard can make a kitchen look more modern.