fender
IPA: fˈɛndɝ
noun
- (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
- (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
- (nautical) any shaped cushion-like object normally made from polymers, rubber or wood that is placed along the sides of a boat to prevent damage when moored alongside another vessel or jetty, or when using a lock, etc. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
- a low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash
- A surname from German.
- A manufacturer of electric guitars.
- A guitar produced by the Fender company.
verb
- (nautical) To use fenders to protect the side of a boat
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Examples of "fender" in Sentences
- Bobcats 'Felton sustains injuries in fender-bender
- USATODAY. com - Bobcats 'Felton sustains injuries in fender-bender
- What the Americans, in their tiresome vernacular, called a fender bender?
- Some of my friends have been involved in fender benders (no injuries) with their personal cars.
- In the fender was a battered tin oilstove, a saucepan, and two cups, provided by Mr Charrington.
- Reverse gear works very well and the lever actuator located on the front right fender is convenient to engage.
- Is a fender anything that protects you from mud or water, or must it have struts, mount to eyelets, and offer full coverage in order to be called a fender?
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