fender
//ˈfɛndər//
Noun
fenderSingular
fendersPlural
1
A panel or guard mounted over or around the wheels of a vehicle to protect against mud, water, and debris being thrown up by the tires.
The car's fender was dented after the minor collision.
2
A cushioning device, typically made of rubber or rope, hung over the side of a boat to protect it from damage when docking or mooring alongside another vessel.
Make sure to hang the fenders before we dock at the pier.
3
A low metal frame or screen placed in front of a fireplace to prevent coals or sparks from escaping.
We placed a fender in front of the fireplace to keep the sparks from flying onto the carpet.