Complete Definition of "fender"

see|Fender
English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�nd�(r)|-�nd�(r)

Noun
en-noun

  1. US panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
  2. US a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
  3. 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 in cases such as like using a lock. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
  4. A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash.

Synonyms
sense|US|panel of a car which encloses the wheel area qualifier|Australian guard, qualifier|British wheel arch, qualifier|British wing
sense|US|shield on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water qualifier|British mudguard

Translations
trans-top|panel of a car
Finnish: lokasuoja
Spanish: t-|es|aleta|f
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trans-top|a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
trans-mid
Spanish: t-|es|guardabarros|m
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trans-top|nautical term
Finnish: lepuuttaja, fenderi (slang)
French: t-|fr|défense
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