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What (who) is fender - definition

WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Fenders; Fender (disambiguation)

fender         
(fenders)
1.
A fender is a low metal wall built around a fireplace, which stops any coals that fall out of the fire from rolling onto the carpet.
...a brass fender.
= guard
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2.
A fender is the same as a fireguard
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3.
The fenders of a car are the parts of the body over the wheels. (AM; in BRIT, use wing
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The fender of a car is a bar at the front or back that protects the car if it bumps into something. (AM; in BRIT, use bumper
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The fenders of a boat are objects which hang against the outside and protect it from damage when it comes next to a harbour wall or another boat.
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fender         
¦ noun
1. a low frame bordering a fireplace to keep in falling coals.
2. a tyre or other cushioning device hung over a ship's side to protect it against impact.
3. N. Amer. the mudguard or area around the wheel well of a vehicle.
Fender         
·vt & ·vi One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm.
II. Fender ·vt & ·vi A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor.
III. Fender ·vt & ·vi A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard.
IV. Fender ·vt & ·vi Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels.
V. Fender ·vt & ·vi Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.

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Fender
Examples of use of fender
1. Some fender benders were reported on slick suburban streets.
2. Britney‘s fender bender is caught on camera Read more...
3. Tony likes to relax by strumming on his Fender Stratocaster.
4. A great flash exploded beneath the right front fender.
5. Roadside fender benders usually end with shrugs and sighs rather than fists.