Fender Meaning and Definition

Word: Fender

How to pronounce: ˈfendə

Noun

Definitions:

1. The mudguard or area around the wheel well of a vehicle.

Example sentences: "One, starting at the headlight, forms a curve (upward over the fender area, downward along the door, then back up and down on the rear quarter) that is said to be reminiscent of the beltline of a classic roadster."

2. A plastic cylinder, tire, etc., hung over a ship's side to protect it against impact.

Example sentences: "He was responsible for securing the fenders and stowing mooring ropes when the vessel left berth."

3. A metal frame at the front of a locomotive or streetcar for pushing aside obstacles on the line; a cowcatcher.

Example sentences: "Another bus' right front fender also had a large gash."

4. A low frame bordering a fireplace to prevent burning coals from falling out.

Example sentences: "His elegantly designed candlesticks, fireplace fenders, and furniture, for example, often made use of identical components in different combinations."

Synonyms:

wing

mudguard

fendering

buffer

bumper

guard

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Fender in Other Languages...

Spanish: Parachoques

German: Fender

French:

Italian: Parafango

Turkish: çamurluk