1. a flap of rubber or plastic attached behind a wheel of a vehicle to prevent mud and water from being thrown up

Examples

• The truck’s mudflaps kept the car behind it from getting splashed.
• She replaced the torn mudflap on her motorcycle.
• The mudflaps on the semi-trailer had the company logo printed on them.
• Without proper mudflaps, the gravel road would spray rocks at following vehicles.
• The mechanic recommended installing mudflaps to protect the car’s paint.
• Heavy-duty mudflaps are essential for off-road vehicles.