fenders

Bumper's curved neighbors

Fenders are protective barriers designed to absorb or deflect impact.

On vehicles, fenders are the curved panels covering the wheels, shielding the body from road debris: The collision crumpled the front fender.

On boats, fenders are cushions hung over the side to prevent damage when docking or rafting alongside other vessels.

A fireplace fender is a low metal guard that keeps embers from rolling onto the floor.

automotive

bumper

Vehicle's protective edge

chrome · dent · collision · parking · traffic · carport · garage · grille · hood · trunk

bicycle

mudguard

Wheel-mounted splash deflector

frame · rack · commuter · touring · cycling · panniers · chainguard · fork · downtube · wraparound

nautical

hull

Outer covering or frame

  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • mooringVessel's secured resting place
  • marinaRecreational vessel harbor

bumper · cushion · pier · berth · yacht · bow · stern · gunwale · pontoon · cleat

guitar

telecaster

Fender electric guitar model

amplifier · pickups · headstock · neck · body · sunburst · tremolo · vintage · solidbody · electric

equestrian

saddle

Mounted rider's seat

swells · skirt · leather · western · English · tree · pommel · cantle · stirrup · dressage

fireplace

hearth

Fireplace floor area

ember · grate · andiron · log · chimney · mantel · brass · iron · mesh · safety

Categories
Opposites
vehicle component role

fendersbumpers

Vehicle collision cushions

grilles · hoods · trunks

vehicle protection vs. vulnerability

fendersskeletal frame

Bones forming body's structure

deflection vs. absorption of impact

fendersbumpers

Vehicle collision cushions

crumple zones · airbags

Phrases
Family

fender, fenderless

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G