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fendering

fendering

9.2
Cushions placed between a ship and a dock to absorb impact and prevent damage
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛndərɪŋ/
translation icon : sistema de fendering
  • Without adequate fendering, the dock suffered repeated damage from incoming boats.

Examples

  • Proper fendering is essential to prevent damage when ships dock.

  • The port authority upgraded the fendering system to handle larger vessels safely.

  • The fendering on the dock was recently repaired.

  • Proper fendering can prevent costly repairs.

  • The fendering along the dock prevents boats from getting damaged during strong tides.

  • Workers repaired the old fendering to ensure the ships were safe from impact.

  • The new fendering system was installed to protect the pier from heavy waves.

How Protective

fendering
9.2
fender
3 6.2
bumper
131 2.5

Surface Forms

fendering singular
fenderings plural

Morphology

fendering = fender (transparent) = fender + ing

This is a regular noun formation from 'fender' referring to the process or system of installing fenders.

Etymology

Fendering comes from the root fend, like in defend, which means 'to protect' or 'keep off'. So fendering at a dock are the cushions or guards that 'protect' ships and the pier from hard impact when boats arrive.