Phrase Hound found 39 phrases and 57 compound words that contain tender. The most common are listed below. Open tender in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 39
- legal tenderAny form of currency that, by law, cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt equal to the amount offered.
- tender offerA type of public takeover bid in which a prospective acquirer invites all stockholders of a publicly traded corporation to tender their stock for sale at a specified price during a specified time, subject to the tendering of a minimum and …
- chicken tenderA deep-fried strip of chicken without bones or skin.
- water tenderA specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source, such as a lake or hydrant, to a fire scene.
- tender loving careConsiderate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use.
- brake tenderA railway vehicle which provided extra braking on freight trains with unfitted wagons (without automatic brakes) hauled by diesel locomotives, which being generally lighter than steam locomotives had less braking power. With the phasing …
- tender engineAny steam locomotive that has a tender attached, carrying its supply of fuel and water; the term is normally used to distinguish from a tank engine.
- tender-handedGentle; Having a light touch and compassionate actions.
- bar-tenderAlternative form of bartender: One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar.
- sub tenderA submarine tender.
- tender offersplural of tender offer: A type of public takeover bid in which a prospective acquirer invites all stockholders of a publicly traded corporation to tender their stock for sale at a specified price during a specified time, subject to the …
- balloon tenderA ship used to support operations of a balloon or dirigible, particularly observation balloon operations
- tender-mindednessAlternative form of tendermindedness: The state or quality of being tenderminded.
- tender years doctrineA principle in family law, stating that a child's youngest years (generally regarded as four years and under) should be spent in the custody of the mother.
- tender cabA section of cab added to the front of a steam locomotive tender, to provide protection for the engine crew in inclement weather when running tender-first.
- tender-firstOf a steam locomotive with a tender (a tender locomotive), when it is operating in reverse, with the tender leading.
- buoy tenderSomeone charged with looking after buoys.
- tender-mindedAlternative form of tenderminded: Nurturing, compassionate, and forgiving.
- split tenderTwo or more different forms of payment in a single transaction; typically cash and credit card.
- tender-heartedAlternative form of tenderhearted: Compassionate for another's distress.
- frost-tenderOf plants: unable to tolerate frost, and liable to die if exposed to it.
- tender-mindedlyAlternative form of tendermindedly: In a tenderminded manner.
- crash tenderA water tender designed to put out fires from aircraft crashes.
- e-tenderA tender for a contract made by means of computer networks.
- tender enginesplural of tender engine: Any steam locomotive that has a tender attached, carrying its supply of fuel and water; the term is normally used to distinguish from a tank engine.
Compound words 57
- tendernessQuality, state or condition of being tender.
- tenderloinThe tenderest part of a loin of meat, especially of pork or beef.
- tenderfootAn inexperienced person; a novice.
- goaltendera designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.
- entenderTo make tender.
- tenderheartedCompassionate for another's distress.
- tenderfulA quantity that a tender (railroad car behind the engine) holds.
- tenderoniA younger (often female) love interest.
- untenderNot soft; harsh.
- tendermindedNurturing, compassionate, and forgiving.