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 barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in England they call a fender a wing" a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
a structure that is placed upstream close to a pier or upstream and downstream from the center pier and end piers or abutments of a superstructure span to protect the superstructure or an open span from collision with floating debris, ice, or other waterborne traffic
A covering for the upper part of the wheel, to protect the bicycle and rider from spray when riding in wet conditions The best fenders run close to the wheels, and cover a large arc They are supported by wire stays that attach to the fork ends Short fenders that attach without stays do not give enough protection to be worth while In Britain and the Commonwealth countries fenders are called "mudguards "
a structure that acts as a buffer to protect the portions of a bridge exposed to floating debris and water-borne traffic from collision damage; sometimes called an ice guard in regions with ice flaws
An appliance made of rubber, timber and/or rope or other materials normally attached to a dock or quay used to prevent damage to the hull of a vessel especially during mooring and un-mooring operations
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 in cases such as like using a lock. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
Cylindrical or round objects hung over the side of a boat to protects its hull from chafing, abrasions and other damage when tied to a dock or other boat
{i} bumper, object placed on the side of a vehicle to prevent contact with other objects; mudguard; metal screen for a fireplace; one who repels or repulses
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
A piece of rubber material hanging between 2 boats or a boat and the mooring, that lessens shock and prevents chafing It comes in several forms, cushion fender, bow fender, ball fender While it is good yachting habit to have the fender only down, when they are needed, the typical Irish boater has them in place all the time, so that you do not need to do any preparation work before entering a lock or mooring If your ropes are under pressure, the fender might sound during the night, people call it the fenders are making love Some people try to protect their fenders with a willywarmer