fender fender /ˈfɛndɝ/

noun

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