fender (Meaning)
fender (n)
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
fender (v. t. & i.)
One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm
A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor.
Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.
A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard.
Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fender
fender Sentence Examples
- The car's fenders were badly dented in the accident.
- She leaned against the fender of the old pickup truck.
- The mechanic replaced the rusty fender with a new one.
- The motorcycle's front fender was covered in mud.
- The boat's fenders protected it from bumping against the dock.
- The guitarist accidentally knocked over the microphone stand with his foot, sending it crashing into the guitar's fender.
- The truck's fenders were splashed with mud from the tires.
- The bicycle's fenders kept the water from splashing on the rider's clothes.
- The construction worker used a fender washer to secure the metal beam to the wall.
- The football player caught the pass and ran down the sideline, his cleats kicking up dirt and grass as he went.
FAQs About the word fender
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud, an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track, a low
buffer, cushion, bumper, pad, shield, cushioning, padding,cocoon, baffle, muffler
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The car's fenders were badly dented in the accident.
She leaned against the fender of the old pickup truck.
The mechanic replaced the rusty fender with a new one.
The motorcycle's front fender was covered in mud.
