fender

[ fen-der ]

noun

1. the pressed and formed sheet-metal part mounted over the road wheels of an automobile, bicycle, etc., to reduce the splashing of mud, water, and the like.
2. a device on the front of a locomotive, streetcar, or the like, for clearing the track of obstructions.
3. a mudguard or splashboard on a horse-drawn vehicle.
4. Nautical. a piece of timber, bundle of rope, or the like, hung over the side of a vessel to lessen shock or prevent chafing, as between the vessel and a dock or another vessel.
5. a low metal guard before an open fireplace, to keep back falling coals.
6. a person or thing that wards something off.

Fender

¹

/ ˈfɛndə /

noun

1. a type of solid-body electric guitar

fender

²

/ ˈfɛndə /

noun

1. a low metal frame which confines falling coals to the hearth
2. a metal frame fitted to the front of locomotives to absorb shock, clear the track, etc
3. a cushion-like device, such as a car tyre hung over the side of a vessel to reduce damage resulting from accidental contact or collision
4. the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)wing

Derived Forms

• ˈfendered, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fender¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English fendour, aphetic variant of defendour defender ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of fender¹

C20: named after Leo Fender (1909-91), its US inventor (1951)

Example Sentences

This combination is shrouded by large fender flares, which add to the modern and muscular appearance of the new mid-size pickup.

From Popular-Science

The most visible shift is the movement of the cars’ numbers from their traditional spot on the doors toward the fenders, clearing space on the doors for the all-important sponsor logos.

From Popular-Science

The best full-coverage fenders do a fantastic job of keeping frigid, grimy road and trail spray off you and your bike.

From Outside Online

They gave the cardboard model a liftable hood, an engine compartment, fenders, and a front cutout to show off the empty space where the engine would normally sit.

From Popular-Science

The bike also has a variety of accessory mounts on the frame to accommodate bags, fenders, and other bikepacking accoutrements.

From Outside Online

When you left the piano for the Fender Rhodes and various synthesizers and came back to it, did it affect the way you play piano?

From The Daily Beast

He bought a Fender Stratocaster guitar when he was young, but it remained untouched in his room for years.

From The Daily Beast

Angela was in a fender-bender about four months ago—not her fault, she insisted—and a police officer asked to see Arizona ID.

From The Daily Beast

That same year, Jones also performed with a punk group called El Madmo, wielding a red Fender guitar and a platinum blonde wig.

From The Daily Beast

CBS even lashed a camera on the front fender of a car and drove the precise route Teddy did on that tragic night.

From The Daily Beast

He kisses the top of her head lightly and goes round to the club fender, where he sits with his back to the fireplace.

From Project Gutenberg

Oliver retained his stool by the fire; and Barney, wrapped in a blanket, stretched himself on the floor, close outside the fender.

From Project Gutenberg

The impact dragged down on the speed of the roadster so that the rear right fender was only crumpled by the brick work.

From Project Gutenberg

He stood on the tiger-skin rug before the fender, watching his cousin and smoking furiously.

From Project Gutenberg

The rain plashed against the windows, a coal fell through the grate and dropped upon the fender.

From Project Gutenberg

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