fender

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see also: Fender

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/

Noun

fender (plural fenders)

1. (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels

   Synonyms: guard, , wheel arch, , wing

2. (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

   Synonyms: mudguard

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 when using a lock, etc. 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

Translations

• French: aile, garde-boue
• German: Kotflügel
• Italian: parafango
• Russian: крыло́
• Spanish: aleta

Translations

• French: garde-boue
• German: Schutzblech
• Portuguese: para-lama
• Russian: крыло́
• Spanish: guardabarros

Translations

• French: défense
• German: Fender
• Italian: parabordo
• Russian: кра́нец
• Spanish: defensa

Verb

fender (fenders, present participle fendering; past and past participle fendered)

1. (nautical) To use fenders to protect the side of a boat

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Fender

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Proper noun

1. Surname of German origin, a variant of Fenrich or Fendler.
2. A manufacturer of electric guitars.

Noun

fender (plural fenders)

1. A guitar produced by the Fender company.

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