sárfogó

Sárfogó is a Hungarian term that translates roughly as "mud catcher." It denotes devices or structures designed to prevent, capture, or reduce mud and sediment carried by water, air, or mechanical action. The exact meaning depends on the field, and the term is used more in some contexts than in others.

In water management and civil engineering, a sárfogó typically refers to a sedimentation or silt-trapping installation placed in drainage channels, ditches, or culverts. The purpose is to settle out suspended solids before the water enters a larger system or a natural watercourse. Sárfogók can take the form of basins, gratings, or filtration elements that facilitate maintenance and sediment removal.

In vehicle-related usage, sárfogó can be used informally to describe protective elements that reduce mud and spray from wheels. In standard Hungarian, the more common term for this function is sárvédő (mudguard). However, sárfogó may appear in product names or regional terminology.

Other uses include industrial or agricultural contexts where a sárfogó serves to capture soil, slurry, or debris before it contaminates processes or the environment. Regardless of the application, regular inspection and cleaning are typically required to maintain effectiveness.