fender
NounUS[fen-der]/ˈfɛndɚ/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (4)
- a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud“in Britain they call a fender a ‘wing’”Synonyms: wingType of barrierKinds mudguard, splash guardPart of car, auto
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the trackSynonyms: buffercowcatcherpilotType of framework, framePart of locomotive, engine
- a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearthType of guard, safety
- a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impactSynonyms: bufferType of devicePart of car, auto
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Fen′der noun
Origin: From Fend, transitive & intransitive verb, 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.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54