Word: mudguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mud
guard
Definition: A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.
Morphemes:
Affix: mud
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make muddy or dirty; to apply mud to (something).
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A panel of a car that encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper