backguard
nounUK /ˈbækɡɑːd/
US /ˈbækɡɑːrd/
A backguard is a shield or guard that protects the back of something.
The stove has a metal backguard to keep the wall safe from heat.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A raised panel at the back of a stove or fireplace that protects the wall.
She wiped the backguard clean after cooking.
3. A protective piece on the back of a piece of furniture or equipment.
The chair's backguard keeps the cushion from sliding.
4. A guard positioned behind someone or something for protection.
The knight served as a backguard during the march.