'Fender' definitions:

Definition of 'fender'

From: WordNet
noun
A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" [syn: fender, wing]
noun
An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track [syn: fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot]
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A low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
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A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact [syn: buffer, fender]

Definition of 'Fender'

From: GCIDE
  • Fender \Fen"der\, n. [From Fend, v. t. & i., cf. Defender.] One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm; as: (a) A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor. (b) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf. (c) A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard. (d) Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels. [1913 Webster]

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