splashboard Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side
    washboard.
  2. noun protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
    splasher; dashboard.

WordNet


Splash"board` noun
Definitions
  1. A guard in the front part of vehicle, to prevent splashing by a mud or water from the horse's heels; -- in the United States commonly called dashboard.

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