noun
fender
FEHND-uh
noun
1
The part of a car body that covers the area around a wheel.
"He dented the front fender backing out of the driveway."
2
A cushioned bumper hung over the side of a boat to prevent damage when docking.
"They hung fenders over the side before pulling into the marina."
3
A low metal guard placed in front of a fireplace to catch falling embers.
"An old brass fender sat in front of the hearth."
How to Use Fender
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly the part of a car body over the wheel; also a protective bumper on a boat or in front of a fireplace.
UK vs US
In British English, "wing" is often used instead of "fender" for the car body panel.
Word Forms
fendered past tense, fenders plural, Fenders plural, fenders singular
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Etymology
From "fend" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, something that fends things off.