splashboard

A noun referring to a protective covering, such as a broad plank along a gunwale or a panel, designed to shield people from splashing water or mud.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Schutzvorrichtung bezeichnet, zum Beispiel ein breites Brett entlang des Schanzkleids oder eine Platte, die Personen vor Spritzwasser oder Schmutz schützt.

1. Protective plank on a boat C1 formal

   A broad plank along the gunwale of a boat designed to prevent water from splashing over the side.

   • The sailor installed a new splashboard to keep the deck dry.
   • During the storm, the splashboard prevented waves from flooding the boat.
   • The old wooden splashboard was replaced with a modern composite one.

   🇩🇪Wasserschott

   Synonyme: dashboardwashboard

2. Protective panel against splashes C1 formal

   A panel or shield used to protect people from splashing water, mud, or other debris.

   • The car's splashboard kept mud from spraying onto the windshield.
   • A splashboard was installed behind the sink to protect the wall from water damage.
   • The construction workers added a splashboard to shield pedestrians from debris.

   🇩🇪Spritzschutz

   Synonyme: dashboardfendermudguardsplash guardsplasher

• splashboards plural form
• splashboards' possessive plural form
• splashboard's possessive singular form