Kotflügel — meaning in English

English meaning

• fender noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
• spat noun A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
• wing noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

Senses

Kotflügel is used for these senses in English:

• fender (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
• spat (automotive, UK, Australia) A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car.
• wing (nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.

fender — full definition

1. noun The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
2. noun A cushioned bumper hung over the side of a boat to prevent damage when docking.
3. noun A low metal guard placed in front of a fireplace to catch falling embers.

spat — full definition

1. noun A brief, minor argument or quarrel.
2. noun The eggs or newly settled young of shellfish such as oysters.
3. noun A short cloth or leather covering worn over the top of a shoe.
4. verb To argue briefly and pettily.

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