Felt or rubber attached to the back of a large and heavy frame at the bottom corners to provide a cushion between the frame and the wall and help the frame to hang flat against the wall.

Fins on the front and back of a sled; they're used by crew members when they're loading.

The fins on the front and back of a bobsleigh used by crew members when they're loading.

Short (usually 5-second) branded sponsorship credits appearing either side of a commercial break during a sponsored programme

see sting. As on cars or boats, a bumper on TV keeps things from crashing up against each other…you can have a bumper going into or out of commercial, for example, espy if there’s a sad story that might run up against a commercial with dancing clowns. Locally: ATV calls bumpers a tease with vo script, for an upcoming story.

Nose and tail bumpers help maximize seam strength. The fused seams provide structural integrity in high stress areas and help to repel water.

Front and rear bumpers absorb shocks and protect the athlete from the wall.