fender
Noun: 1. A protective device or barrier: A fender is a cushion-like device or low barrier designed to absorb impact, prevent damage, or block splashing. 2. Automotive context: A curved metal or plastic panel surrounding a vehicle's wheel well to block splashing water, mud, or stones. (In British English, this part is called a wing). 3. Railway context: A metal frame or guard mounted at the front of a locomotive to clear obstacles from the tracks. 4. Maritime context: A cushioning device (often made of rope, plastic, or rubber) hung over the side of a boat or dock to prevent damage from contact. 5. Fireplace context: A low metal frame or guard placed in front of a fireplace to contain embers and coals.
- Automotive:
- The car's right fender was dented in the parking lot.
- Mud splashed all over the fender during the off-road drive.
- Maritime:
- The yacht owner tied rubber fenders to the side before docking.
- We need to check the fenders for wear and tear.
- Railway:
- The locomotive's fender pushed debris off the rails.
- General/Protective Barrier:
- The parking garage installed concrete fenders to protect the support columns.
- "Fender-bender": (Informal noun) A minor car accident where only slight damage, typically to the fenders/bumpers, occurs.
- I was late because I got into a fender-bender on the way to work.
- "Fender skirt": (Noun) A panel covering the upper part of a vehicle's wheel well, primarily for aesthetic purposes on some classic cars.
- Fend (verb): To defend or ward off. (e.g., )
- Fenderless (adjective): Describing a vehicle, typically a bicycle or motorcycle, without fenders.
- He rides a fenderless motorcycle, so he gets soaked when it rains.
- Guard: A device or person that protects.
- Buffer: Something that lessens impact.
- Mudguard: Specifically for blocking mud (a synonym in the automotive/bicycle context).
- Bumper: A different part on a car designed for impact absorption, often confused with or located near the fender.
- Fender liner / Inner fender: A plastic shield inside the wheel well that protects the engine compartment and body from debris and water.
- Fender flare: A widened extension of the fender to cover larger tires, often on off-road vehicles.
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a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
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a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
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an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
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a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
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in Britain they call a fender a wing
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