fender
/ˈfendə(r)/noun
1
- a low frame bordering a fireplace to keep in falling coals壁炉围栏。
2
- a thing used to keep something off or prevent a collision, in particular阻隔物, 防撞物, 尤指：
2.1
- a plastic cylinder, tyre, piece of old rope or matting, etc., hung over a ship's side to protect it against impact（挂在船边起保护作用的旧轮胎等）防撞垫, 碰垫, 护舷木, 防擦材。
2.2
- N. Amer. the mudguard or area around the wheel well of a vehicle〈北美〉（汽车等轮胎上方的）挡泥板。