Fender



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.挡泥板; 护舷的垫子等
• ［英］ n.挡泥板 ( a metal or plastic enclosure to protect against splashing mud) 护舷的垫子等 ( a pad or cushion hung over a ship's side to protect it)
• ［记］ 来自fend ( v.抵挡, 保护) +er -> 挡泥板

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 13th century
• a device that protects: as
  • a.
    • (1) a cushion (as foam rubber or a wood float) between a boat and a dock or between two boats that lessens shock and prevents chafing
    • (2) a pile or a row or cluster of piles placed to protect a dock or bridge pier from damage by ships or floating objects
  • b. railing
  • c. a device in front of locomotives and streetcars to lessen injury to animals or pedestrians in case of collision
  • d. a guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle
  • e. a low metal frame or a screen before an open fireplace
  • f. an oblong or triangular shield of leather attached to the stirrup leather of a saddle to protect a rider's legs
• ? fendered adjective
• ? fenderless adjective

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