wall guard

wall guard

[′wȯl ‚gärd] (building construction) A protective strip of resilient material applied to the surface of a wall (especially along a corridor) several feet off the floor to prevent damage by vehicles used within a building.

wall guard

A protective, resilient strip which is applied to the surface of a wall (esp. along a corridor) to prevent its being damaged by carts, wagons, and the like.