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Fairing vs Fender - What's the difference?

fairing | fender |

As nouns the difference between fairing and fender

is that fairing is a structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag while fender is panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

As a verb fairing

is present participle of lang=en.

As a proper noun Fender is

{{surname|from=German}} of German origin, a variant of Fenrich or Fendler.

fairing

English

Verb

(head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag
  • A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair. (Uncommon)

    • See also

    * ("fairing" on Wikipedia)

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    fender

    English

    (wikipedia fender)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels
  • (US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
  • (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
  • A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash

    • Synonyms

    * (sense) (Australian) guard, (British) wheel arch, (British) wing * (sense) (British) mudguard

    Derived terms

    * club fender * fender-bender * fender skirt

    See also

    Image:Fender edit.jpg, the fenders on this car are highlighted red Image:Bicycle-Mudguard-Fender.jpg, the fender on the rear wheel of a bicycle Image:Cockpit-Fender.jpg, the fender on the side of a boat Image:Fireplace fender (false colour).jpg, a fireplace with the fender highlighted in false colour

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