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fender

noun
fend·​er | \ ˈfen-dÉ™r How to pronounce fender (audio) \

Definition of fender

: a device that protects: such as
a(1) : a cushion (such as foam rubber or a wood float) between a boat and a dock or between two boats that lessens shock and prevents chafing
(2) : a pile or a row or cluster of piles placed to protect a dock or bridge pier from damage by ships or floating objects
b : railing
c : a device in front of locomotives and streetcars to lessen injury to animals or pedestrians in case of collision
d : a guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle
e : a low metal frame or a screen before an open fireplace
f : an oblong or triangular shield of leather attached to the stirrup leather of a saddle to protect a rider's legs

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Other Words from fender

fendered \ ˈfen-​dÉ™rd How to pronounce fendered (audio) \ adjective
fenderless adjective

Examples of fender in a Sentence

not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock

Recent Examples on the Web

The driver has an unobstructed view out the front, over the fenders and over the shoulder through the large rear glass. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Honda Passport: off-road ready, city-smart," 11 Aug. 2019 Walking around a former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, Ill., Mr. Scaringe points to where stamping presses will churn out car parts like fenders and doors. Nelson D. Schwartz, New York Times, "Meet the Man Quietly Building the Tesla of Trucks, With Jeff Bezos Aboard," 2 July 2019 An officer observed scratches to the front hood, fenders, bumper and the front and rear doors along with a chip in the windshield and a dent on the passenger side. Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Scenes of ‘Elmer Fudd’ acted out by man with rifle: Bainbridge Township police blotter," 26 June 2019 The one-off concept has bigger tires, wider fenders and more ground clearance to take on challenging environments compared to the $260,000 standard EVO. Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY, "The Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato might be the rugged supercar of your dreams," 7 June 2019 The apple-sized dent in my fender, apparently recorded by the police officer at the scene, proved to the judge that the pedestrian had walked into my car. Dolly Merritt, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Merritt: Long-time Beetle fan already missing the out-of-production VW Bug," 16 Aug. 2019 Instead, cameras deploy from the front fenders while another camera built into the roof provides a central rear view. Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "Lotus unveils a super powerful electric supercar for $2 million," 16 July 2019 That can cause fender-benders, and so park managers installed more viewing pullouts — but that leads to other drivers speeding through the area and colliding with the same animals other people are pulling over to look at. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, "To protect wildlife, national park rangers use an unusual tool: radar guns," 25 July 2019 Get our daily newsletter Cosmic fender-benders, though, are not CSpOC’s only interests. The Economist, "Attacking satellites is increasingly attractive—and dangerous," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of fender

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fender

Middle English fendour, fendere "defender, device for protecting the hull of a beached ship," from fenden "to defend, ward off, fend entry 1" + -our, -ere -er entry 2

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fender

noun

English Language Learners Definition of fender

US : a part of a vehicle that covers a wheel
US : a curved piece of metal that covers a wheel of a motorcycle or bicycle
: a low metal frame or screen placed in front of an open fireplace

fender

noun
fend·​er | \ ˈfen-dÉ™r How to pronounce fender (audio) \

Kids Definition of fender

: the part of a motor vehicle or bicycle that covers a wheel

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