Or from the dictionary:-
tender (ˈtɛndə)
1. (Nautical Terms) a small boat, such as a dinghy, towed or carried by a yacht or ship
2. (Railways) a vehicle drawn behind a steam locomotive to carry the fuel and water
3. an ancillary vehicle used to carry supplies, spare parts, etc, for a mobile operation, such as an outside broadcast
4. a person who tends
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