Added 10 October 2026
fender
/ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ noun
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- panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
- a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
- 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