fenders

plural of fender
as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier not wanting our brand-new cabin cruiser to get scratched, we put thick rubber fenders between it and the dock

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Recent Examples of fenders An upright nose with a three-bar gloss black grille, horizontal running lights and headlights lead to a long hood and flared front fenders. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024 Add some fenders and a backpack, and the CF Racer1 becomes a practical commuting bike. William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Just add lights, a rack and fenders if need be. William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Fenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fenders. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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