[muhd-gahrd] 
| a large flap behind a rear tire to prevent mud, water, etc., from being splashed on the following vehicle. |
| Main Entry: | mud flap |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a piece of material that is set behind the wheel(s) of a vehicle and designed to keep dirt, debris, and water from flying up off the road onto the vehicle body; also written mudflap |
