(aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support operations of a blimp or dirigible

plural of competitive tendering

(rail transport, UK) A 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 out of unfitted wagons the brake tenders became redundant.

plural of brake tender

(rail transport, also used adverbially) Of a steam locomotive with a tender (a tender locomotive), when it is operating in reverse, with the tender leading.

considerate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use