fender

A noun referring to a protective device or structure, typically on a vehicle or near a dock, designed to absorb impact or prevent damage.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um dispositivo ou estrutura de proteção, geralmente em veículo ou cais, destinado a absorver impactos ou evitar danos.

1. Vehicle part B1 formal

   A curved metal or plastic part over the wheels of a car, bicycle, or motorcycle that protects against mud and water.

   • The car's fender was dented in the accident.
   • He replaced the rusty fender on his old truck.
   • The bicycle's fender keeps mud off my back.

   🇵🇹Para-lama

   Sinônimos: mudguardwing

2. Fireplace guard B2 formal

   A low metal frame placed in front of a fireplace to prevent logs from rolling out.

   • She placed a brass fender in front of the hearth.
   • The antique fender was beautifully decorated.
   • Make sure the fender is secure before lighting the fire.

   🇵🇹Grade de lareira

   Sinônimos: curbfireguard

• fenders plural form
• fenders' possessive plural form
• fender's possessive singular form