"skidplate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: skidplates [plural]
Etymology: skid + plate Etymology templates: {{compound|en|skid|plate}} skid + plate Head templates: {{en-noun}} skidplate (plural skidplates)
  1. A metal plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage.
    Sense id: en-skidplate-en-noun-CU2ccw2R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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