1. 壁爐圍欄 A fender is a low metal wall built around a fireplace, which stops any coals that fall out of the fire from rolling onto the carpet.
e.g. ...a brass fender. 銅制壁爐圍欄
2. 同 fireguard A fender is the same as a fireguard .
3. (汽車(chē)的)翼子板,擋泥板 The fenders of a car are the parts of the body over the wheels.
in BRIT, use 英國英語(yǔ)用 wing
4. (汽車(chē)的)保險杠,緩沖裝置 The fender of a car is a bar at the front or back that protects the car if it bumps into something.
in BRIT, use 英國英語(yǔ)用 bumper
5. (船只的)護舷 The fenders of a boat are objects which hang against the outside and protect it from damage when it comes next to a harbour wall or another boat.
fender英英釋義
noun
1. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
Synonym: buffer
2. a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
e.g. in Britain they call a fender a wing
Synonym: wing
3. a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
4. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track