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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 of fender

buffer, bumper, cocoon, cushion, cushioning, pad
Words Related to fender

baffle, muffler

padding

safeguard, shield

barricade, cordon

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