Spat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005502",
  "term": "Spat",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A removable or integrated panel that covers part of a vehicle's wheel opening, typically the upper rear portion of the rear wheel. Spats are primarily used to improve aerodynamic efficiency by smoothing airflow over the wheels, reducing drag. They were a common styling feature on some classic and custom vehicles.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fender skirt"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Radschuh",
    "es": "spat",
    "fr": "jupe d'aile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/spat/"
}