fenderline
/ˈfɛn.dɚˌlaɪn/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The contour or silhouette formed by the fenders of a vehicle, especially where they define the transition over the wheel arches, contributing to the overall styling and aerodynamic profile.
Example Sentences
- "Virtually free of trim, the Thunderbird has a high, straight fenderline."
- "The uninterrupted fenderline that flows from the front to the rear is what gives the E-Type its timeless elegance."
- "From today's perspective, it seems unexceptional. But in the context of sports car styling around 1952 when the Corvette was designed, its fenderline theme was uncommon. Below are examples of fenderlines Corvette stylists would have been aware of when designing the car. […] The 1953 Corvette uses a sculptural fenderline that tapers beautifully along the body, giving the car a sense of movement even at rest."