Meaning & use

fender

noun·Everyday

A protective panel covering the wheel of a vehicle, or a device that guards against knocks and sparks near a fireplace.

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The mechanic replaced the dented fender after the minor collision.

A metal fender kept sparks from the fire from landing on the rug.

A note on using this word

In American English fender usually refers to the panel over a car's wheel, while British English calls the same part a wing.

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