fender

[ fen-der ]

/ ˈfɛn dər /

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noun

the pressed and formed sheet-metal part mounted over the road wheels of an automobile, bicycle, etc., to reduce the splashing of mud, water, and the like.

a device on the front of a locomotive, streetcar, or the like, for clearing the track of obstructions.

a mudguard or splashboard on a horse-drawn vehicle.

Nautical. a piece of timber, bundle of rope, or the like, hung over the side of a vessel to lessen shock or prevent chafing, as between the vessel and a dock or another vessel.

a low metal guard before an open fireplace, to keep back falling coals.

a person or thing that wards something off.

Origin of fender

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English fendour, aphetic variant of defendour defender

Words nearby fender

fencible, fencing, fencing wire, fend, Fendalton tractor, fender, fender bender, fendered, fender pile, fend for oneself, Fénelon

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Example sentences from the Web for fender

When you left the piano for the Fender Rhodes and various synthesizers and came back to it, did it affect the way you play piano?
Herbie Hancock Holds Forth|David Yaffe|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He bought a Fender Stratocaster guitar when he was young, but it remained untouched in his room for years.
Yo La Tengo and the Birth of Indie Rock: ‘Big Day Coming’ Reviewed|Alyssa Noel|June 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He could hear the drops fall, and see the red on the fender.
The Plattner Story and Others|H. G. Wells
Ann dropped the poker into the fender with some éclat and stood up and looked at her hot face in the glass.
Kipps|H. G. Wells

A dropping coal clicked in the grate, and Kathleen's small slipper tapped on the fender.
Kathleen|Christopher Morley
From time to time a plough ran on the elevated, or on the trolley tracks, and sent the snow in fan-like spurts from the fender.
Flamsted quarries|Mary E. Waller
He turned away and considered, with one foot on the fender and chin-whisker in hand.
The Open Question|Elizabeth Robins

British Dictionary definitions for fender (1 of 2)

fender

/ (ˈfɛndə) /

noun

a low metal frame which confines falling coals to the hearth

mainly US a metal frame fitted to the front of locomotives to absorb shock, clear the track, etc

a cushion-like device, such as a car tyre hung over the side of a vessel to reduce damage resulting from accidental contact or collision

US and Canadian the part of a car body that surrounds the wheelsAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): wing

Derived forms of fender

fendered, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for fender (2 of 2)

Fender

/ (ˈfɛndə) /

noun

trademark a type of solid-body electric guitar

Word Origin for Fender

C20: named after Leo Fender (1909-91), its US inventor (1951)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	fender
释义	fender [ fen-der ] / ˈfɛn dər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR fender ON THESAURUS.COM noun the pressed and formed sheet-metal part mounted over the road wheels of an automobile, bicycle, etc., to reduce the splashing of mud, water, and the like. a device on the front of a locomotive, streetcar, or the like, for clearing the track of obstructions. a mudguard or splashboard on a horse-drawn vehicle. Nautical. a piece of timber, bundle of rope, or the like, hung over the side of a vessel to lessen shock or prevent chafing, as between the vessel and a dock or another vessel. a low metal guard before an open fireplace, to keep back falling coals. a person or thing that wards something off. Origin of fender First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English fendour, aphetic variant of defendour defender Words nearby fender fencible, fencing, fencing wire, fend, Fendalton tractor, fender, fender bender, fendered, fender pile, fend for oneself, Fénelon Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fender When you left the piano for the Fender Rhodes and various synthesizers and came back to it, did it affect the way you play piano? Herbie Hancock Holds Forth\|David Yaffe\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He bought a Fender Stratocaster guitar when he was young, but it remained untouched in his room for years. Yo La Tengo and the Birth of Indie Rock: ‘Big Day Coming’ Reviewed\|Alyssa Noel\|June 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST He could hear the drops fall, and see the red on the fender. The Plattner Story and Others\|H. G. Wells Ann dropped the poker into the fender with some éclat and stood up and looked at her hot face in the glass. Kipps\|H. G. Wells A dropping coal clicked in the grate, and Kathleen's small slipper tapped on the fender. Kathleen\|Christopher Morley From time to time a plough ran on the elevated, or on the trolley tracks, and sent the snow in fan-like spurts from the fender. Flamsted quarries\|Mary E. Waller He turned away and considered, with one foot on the fender and chin-whisker in hand. The Open Question\|Elizabeth Robins British Dictionary definitions for fender (1 of 2) fender / (ˈfɛndə) / noun a low metal frame which confines falling coals to the hearth mainly US a metal frame fitted to the front of locomotives to absorb shock, clear the track, etc a cushion-like device, such as a car tyre hung over the side of a vessel to reduce damage resulting from accidental contact or collision US and Canadian the part of a car body that surrounds the wheelsAlso called (in Britain and certain other countries): wing Derived forms of fender fendered, adjective British Dictionary definitions for fender (2 of 2) Fender / (ˈfɛndə) / noun trademark a type of solid-body electric guitar Word Origin for Fender C20: named after Leo Fender (1909-91), its US inventor (1951) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to fender bumper, apron, shield, buffer, mask, screen, cover, guard, curb, cushion, ward, protector, frame, mudguard, splashboard
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fender

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British Dictionary definitions for fender (1 of 2)

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