fender

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of FENDER

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>

Synonyms buffer, bumper, cocoon, cushioning, fender, pad

Related Words baffle, muffler; padding; safeguard, shield; barricade, cordon

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