fender

Noun
Synonyms: wingbuffercowcatcherpilot

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud“in Britain they call a fender a wing”Synonyms: wing
  2. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the trackSynonyms: buffercowcatcherpilot
  3. a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
  4. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impactSynonyms: buffer
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Webster's Dictionary (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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