skidplate

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English

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Etymology

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From skid +‎ plate.

Noun

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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.