Meaning

4 senses
  1. (US)Panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

    Kotflügel

    крыло́kryló

  2. (US)A shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

    Schutzblech

    крыло́kryló

  3. 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

    Fender

    кра́нецkránec

  4. A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash

    a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth

Examples

7 sentences
  1. A car with a dented fender drove by.

  2. It was just a fender bender.

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  3. The fenders on those cars are damaged.

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  4. A car with a dented fender drove past.

    ruМимо проехал автомобиль с помятым крылом. — nina99nv

    deEs fuhr ein Wagen mit einem verbeulten Kotflügel vorbei. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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  5. I had a fender bender on my way to work.

    ruПо дороге на работу я попал в небольшое ДТП. — odexed

    deIch hatte einen kleinen Unfall auf dem Weg zur Arbeit. — Zaghawa

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Translations

8 languages
Русский
By meaning 2
panel of a car:
nautical term:
Deutsch
By meaning 3
panel of a car:
shield on a bicycle:
nautical term:

Forms

plural: fenders
Singularfender
Pluralfenders

regular

Synonyms

7 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud:wing
  • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track:buffercowcatcherpilot
  • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact:buffer

Word family

8 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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