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fender | fended |

As a proper noun fender

is of (etyl) origin, a variant of fenrich or fendler.

As a verb fended is

(fend).

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

    Anagrams

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    fended

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (fend)

    • Anagrams

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    fend

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl), from (etyl) . More at (l).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An enemy; fiend; the Devil.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To take care of oneself, to take responsibility for oneself.
  • * 1990 , Messrs Howley and Murphy, quoted in U.S. House Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Oversight hearing on the Federal Service Contract Act , U.S. Government Printing Office, page 40,
    • Mr. Howley. They are telling him how much they will increase the reimbursement for the total labor cost. The contractor is left to fend as he can.
    Chairman Murphy. Obviously, he can’t fend for any more than the money he has coming in.
  • * 2003 , Scott Turow Reversible Errors , page 376
    • The planet was full of creatures in need, who could not really fend , and the law was at its best when it ensured that they were treated with dignity.
  • ); to block or push away ((non-gloss definition)).
  • * Dryden
    • With fern beneath to fend the bitter cold.
  • * 1999 , Kuan-chung Lo, Guanzhong Luo, Luo Guanzhong, Moss Roberts, Three Kingdoms: A Historical Novel , page 39
    • He fends , he blocks, too skillful to be downed.
  • * 2002 , Jude Deveraux, A Knight in Shining Armor , page 187
    • “ My age is lot like yours. Lone women do not fare well. If I were not there to fend for you, you—”
    Derived terms
    * fend and prove * fend away * fender * fend for oneself * fend off * forfend

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