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^[1]:

     But with exposed running boards and little skidplate protection under the body, serious off-roading can have expensive consequences.