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FENDER
buffer, fender
(noun) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
fender, wing
(noun) a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; “in Britain they call a fender a wing”
fender
(noun) a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
(noun) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Fender
A surname of German origin, a variant of Fenrich or Fendler.
A manufacturer of electric guitars.
Noun
Fender (plural Fenders)
A guitar produced by the Fender company.
Anagrams
• nerfed
Etymology
Noun
fender (plural fenders)
(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
Synonyms: guard (Australian), (British), wheel arch (British), , wing
(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
Synonym: mudguard (British)
(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
Verb
fender (third-person singular simple present fenders, present participle fendering, simple past and past participle fendered)
(nautical) To use fenders to protect the side of a boat
Anagrams
• nerfed
Source: Wiktionary
Fen"der, n. Etym: [From Fend, v. t. & i., cf. Defender.]
Definition: One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm; as: (a) A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor. (b) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf. (c) A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard. (d) Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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