: a device that protects: such as
a(1)
: a cushion (such as foam rubber or a wood float) between a boat and a dock or between two boats that lessens shock and prevents chafing
(2)
: a pile or a row or cluster of piles placed to protect a dock or bridge pier from damage by ships or floating objects
b
: railing
c
: a device in front of locomotives and streetcars to lessen injury to animals or pedestrians in case of collision
d
: a guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle
e
: a low metal frame or a screen before an open fireplace
f
: an oblong or triangular shield of leather attached to the stirrup leather of a saddle to protect a rider's legs
fenderless
adjective
Examples of fender in a Sentence
not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock
Recent Examples on the Web
The boldness starts up front with the vehicle’s shark-like front fascia and carries over to an ultra-aggressive aero package that includes a hood scoop, a copious amount of giant air intakes, and rear wings that come right off the rear fenders.
—
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
But its look is skinnier as if it’s completed a fat-reducing, lean-is-mean diet and complemented its appearance with new attire like flared fenders.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Joe takes too long to drop a fender, but the docking is ultimately fine.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for fender 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
But its look is skinnier as if it’s completed a fat-reducing, lean-is-mean diet and complemented its appearance with new attire like flared fenders.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Joe takes too long to drop a fender, but the docking is ultimately fine.
—Emma Soren, Vulture, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for fender
Dictionary Entries Near fender
Cite this Entry
“Fender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fender. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
fender
noun
fend·er
ˈfen-dər 
: a device that protects: as
a
: a frame in front of a locomotive or streetcar to catch or throw off anything that is hit
b
: a guard over a wheel of an automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle
c
: a low metal frame or screen placed on the hearth before an open fireplace
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share