fender
English
/ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/
noun
Definitions
- (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
- (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
- (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
- a low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash
Etymology
Suffix from English fend.
Origin
English
fend
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Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- board English
- fend English
- fenderboard English
- fendered English
- fenderhead English
- fendering English
- fenderless English
- forfend English
- head English
- unfendered English
- *fendō Latin
- fender Norwegian Bokmål
- fender Norwegian Nynorsk
- fenden Middle English