The difference between Fender and Wheel arch

When used as nouns, fender means panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels, whereas wheel arch means the shaped part of the bodywork of a car or other vehicle that allows the wheel to be accessed, and in the case of front wheels, enable them to be steered.

Fender is also verb with the meaning: to use fenders to protect the side of a boat.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fender and Wheel arch

  1. Fender as a noun (US):

    Panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.

  2. Fender as a noun (US):

    A shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water.

  3. Fender as a noun (nautical):

    Any shaped cushion-like object normally made from polymers, rubber or wood that is placed along the sides of a boat to prevent damage when moored alongside another vessel or jetty, or when using a lock, etc. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute.

  4. Fender as a noun:

    A low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash.

  1. Fender as a verb (nautical):

    To use fenders to protect the side of a boat

  1. Wheel arch as a noun:

    The shaped part of the bodywork of a car or other vehicle that allows the wheel to be accessed, and in the case of front wheels, enable them to be steered.

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