skidplate

English

Etymology

skid +‎ plate

Noun

skidplate (plural skidplates)

  1. A metal plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage.
    • 2009 February 1, Jerry Garrett, “Larger Than Life, Back for an Encore”, in New York Times‎:
      But with exposed running boards and little skidplate protection under the body, serious off-roading can have expensive consequences.
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