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Fender vs Tampon - What's the difference?

fender | tampon |

As a proper noun fender

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

As a noun tampon is

tampon (plug of cotton or other absorbent material).

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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    tampon

    English

    (wikipedia tampon)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.
  • I learned by myself how to insert a tampon .
  • A double-headed drumstick primarily for the bass drum.
  • An inking pad used in lithographic printing.
  • Synonyms

    * (intravaginal plug used to absorb menstrual blood) vampire's teabag (slang)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (medicine) To plug (a wound) with a tampon or compress.
  • See also

    * sanitary napkin, sanitary towel * tampion

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