fender
Boat's rubber buffer
A fender is a protective barrier or shield.
On vehicles, fenders are the panels covering the wheels, absorbing minor impacts: a fender bender.
On boats, fenders are cushions hung over the side to prevent damage when docking.
Fireplace fenders are low metal screens that keep sparks and coals from rolling onto the floor.
The unifying idea is protection from collision or contact. (Capitalized Fender is the musical instrument brand.)
Vehicle's protective edge
- hoodAttached head covering
- grilleProtective metal grating
- headlightForward-facing vehicle lamp
- taillightVehicle's back signal
wheel well · mud flap · dent · collision · bodywork · paint · chrome · trim
bumper
Vehicle's protective edge
taillight · wheel well · mud flap · dent · collision · bodywork · paint · chrome · trim · repair
fireguard
Hearth spark barrier
fire screen · coal · ember · mantel · firedog · log · chimney · mesh · brass · wrought iron
dock
Mooring structure at water's edge
mooring · berth · cleat · buoy · marina · harbor · pontoon · yacht · sailboat · dinghy
- cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
- Americanismsaluminum, fixin' to, apartment, howdy, candy
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- vehicle partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, axle
- auto bodybody filler, bodywork, collision repair, dent repair, dent removal
- automakingassembly line, car factory, production line, final assembly, paint shop
fenderram
Adult male sheep
battering ram · projectile · weapon · impactor · striker
- fender benderMinor vehicle collision
- fend offDeflect an advance
- fend for oneselfManage without assistance
- fend for yourselfManage without assistance
- rear fenderBack wheel's body panel
- fender skirtDecorative wheel well covering
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