Fender

  1. Proper noun.  (surname, from German) of (etyl, de) origin, a variant of Fenrich or Fendler.
  2. Proper noun.  A manufacturer of electric guitars.
  3. Noun.  (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
  4. Noun.  (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water.
  5. Noun.  (nautical) 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.
  6. Noun.  A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash.

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