fender

noun

fend·er ˈfen-dər How to pronounce fender (audio)

: 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

: railing

: a device in front of locomotives and streetcars to lessen injury to animals or pedestrians in case of collision

: a guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle

: a low metal frame or a screen before an open fireplace

: an oblong or triangular shield of leather attached to the stirrup leather of a saddle to protect a rider's legs

fendered

ˈfen-dərd

adjective

fenderless adjective

Synonyms

buffer
bumper
cocoon
cushion
cushioning
pad

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

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 Apple’s version won’t be triggered by fender benders, the company says; only severe collisions will automatically prompt the emergency feature.

Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Highlighting this is its bold grille, prominent fender flares and chunky all-terrain tires.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 Tire width goes up enough to require small fender flares.

Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 Both Texas crashes were minor fender benders, according to Texas Department of Transportation accident reports.

Michael Murney, Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Outside, his Saturn sat under the sun, with expired tags, a cracked windshield and a missing left fender.

Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 The insanely large fender flares are grotesque out of necessity to facilitate the 73.2- and 73.6-inch front and rear track widths—over six inches wider than a Sasquatch.

David Beard, Car and Driver, 20 June 2022 If an employee gets into a fender-bender on their way into the office, that could drastically and negatively skew their perceptions for the rest of the day, if not the rest of the week.

Mark Murphy, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Visually, the grille and all other exterior trim is blacked out, including the S badge on the front fender, with only the Bentley logo and lettering remaining chrome.

Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	fender
释义	fender noun fend·er ˈfen-dər : 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 fendered ˈfen-dərd adjective fenderless adjective Synonyms buffer bumper cocoon cushion cushioning pad See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 Apple’s version won’t be triggered by fender benders, the company says; only severe collisions will automatically prompt the emergency feature. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Highlighting this is its bold grille, prominent fender flares and chunky all-terrain tires. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 Tire width goes up enough to require small fender flares. Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 Both Texas crashes were minor fender benders, according to Texas Department of Transportation accident reports. Michael Murney, Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Outside, his Saturn sat under the sun, with expired tags, a cracked windshield and a missing left fender. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 The insanely large fender flares are grotesque out of necessity to facilitate the 73.2- and 73.6-inch front and rear track widths—over six inches wider than a Sasquatch. David Beard, Car and Driver, 20 June 2022 If an employee gets into a fender-bender on their way into the office, that could drastically and negatively skew their perceptions for the rest of the day, if not the rest of the week. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Visually, the grille and all other exterior trim is blacked out, including the S badge on the front fender, with only the Bentley logo and lettering remaining chrome. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology 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 First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fender fender bender fender bender Kids Definition fender noun fend·er ˈfen-dər : the part of a motor vehicle or bicycle that covers a wheel fender noun as in bumper something that serves as a protective barrier not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bumper buffer shield cushion pad barricade cocoon cushioning padding baffle muffler safeguard cordon
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fender

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing fender

Kids Definition

noun

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