fender
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the part of a car that covers the wheels to protect the body from mud and stones.
the part of an automobile body that encloses the wheel well, specifically designed to contain road debris and protect the vehicle's structure.
Simple“The car had a small dent in the front fender after the minor accident.”
In context“The collision resulted in significant damage to the front left fender, requiring a full replacement of the panel and the headlight assembly.”
PitfallI need to fix the wing of my American car. I need to fix the fender of my American car.In American English, use 'fender'; in British English, the equivalent part is usually called a 'wing'.
Synonymswingmudguard - 02 C1 Advanced
a cushion or soft object hung over the side of a boat to prevent it from hitting a dock.
a cushion-like device, typically made of rubber or plastic, suspended from a vessel to absorb impact and prevent damage when mooring.
Simple“Make sure to put the fenders out before we reach the dock.”
In context“The crew deployed several large cylindrical fenders along the starboard side to protect the hull while passing through the narrow lock.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a curved piece of metal or plastic over a bicycle wheel that stops mud from splashing you.
a guard over the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle intended to deflect water and mud spray.
Simple“I installed new fenders on my bike so I wouldn't get dirty riding in the rain.”
In context“Commuter bicycles often feature full-length fenders to ensure the rider remains dry during inclement weather.”
Synonymsmudguard - 04 C2 Proficiency
a low metal frame placed in front of a fireplace to stop hot coals from falling onto the floor.
a low metal frame or screen placed on the hearth in front of a fireplace to contain embers and ash.
Simple“The antique brass fender looked beautiful in front of the roaring fire.”
In context“The Victorian drawing room featured an ornate cast-iron fender designed to prevent stray sparks from damaging the expensive rug.”
Synonymshearth guardfireguard - 05 B1 Intermediate
a famous brand of electric guitars and amplifiers.
a proprietary name for instruments produced by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, often used as a common noun for the guitars themselves.
Simple“He has played a sunburst Fender for his entire professional career.”
In context“The lead guitarist preferred the bright, twangy tone of his vintage Fender over the heavier sound of other solid-body electrics.”
From fend + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.