2syllables
fender
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1noun
- Panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
- A shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
Synonyms: mudguard
- Any shaped cushion-like object normally made from polymers, rubber or wood that is placed along the sides of a boat to prevent damage when moored alongside another vessel or jetty, or when using a lock, etc. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
- A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash
1verb
- To use fenders to protect the side of a boat
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