Mudflap vs Fender - What's the difference?
mudflap | fender |
A rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a truck to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle.
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(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
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
As a noun mudflap
is a rectangular flap mounted near the wheel of a truck to prevent mud from being thrown up onto the vehicle.As a proper noun fender is
of (etyl) origin, a variant of fenrich or fendler.mudflap
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(en noun) (wikipedia mudflap)citation