1. equipped with a fender or fenders (protective guards on a vehicle or boat)
Usage: commonly used in automotive and nautical contexts

Examples

• The fendered bumper absorbed the impact of the minor collision.
• The boat's fendered sides prevented damage when docking.
• A well-fendered vehicle is less likely to sustain cosmetic damage in tight parking situations.
• The fendered design of the truck protected its frame during the accident.
• Older cars often had more heavily fendered bodies than modern vehicles.