fender fenders

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A fender is a low metal wall built around a fireplace, which stops any coals that fall out of the fire from rolling onto the carpet
...a brass fender
= guard
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A fender is the same as a fireguard
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The fenders of a car are the parts of the body over the wheels. (AM; in BRIT, use wing)
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The fender of a car is a bar at the front or back that protects the car if it bumps into something. (AM; in BRIT, use bumper)
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The fenders of a boat are objects which hang against the outside and protect it from damage when it comes next to a harbour wall or another boat