1. A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
   "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
   - wing 
2. An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
   - buffer, cowcatcher, pilot 
3. A low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth 
4. A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
   - buffer

Derived forms: fenders

See also: fend

Type of: barrier, device, framework, guard, safety, safety device

Part of: auto, automobile, car, engine, loco, locomotive, locomotive engine, machine, motorcar, railroad locomotive [N. Amer], railway locomotive [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Fender Fender, Clarence Leo

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