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Definition of Fender
1. Noun. A barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud. "In Britain they call a fender a wing"
Exact synonyms: Wing
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Specialized synonyms: Mudguard, Splash Guard, Splash-guard
Derivative terms: Fend
Generic synonyms: Barrier
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Specialized synonyms: Mudguard, Splash Guard, Splash-guard
Derivative terms: Fend
2. Noun. An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
Exact synonyms: Buffer, Cowcatcher, Pilot
Generic synonyms: Framework
Group relationships: Engine, Locomotive, Locomotive Engine, Railway Locomotive
Derivative terms: Fend
Generic synonyms: Framework
Group relationships: Engine, Locomotive, Locomotive Engine, Railway Locomotive
Derivative terms: Fend
3. Noun. A low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth.
4. Noun. A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
Exact synonyms: Buffer
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Buffer, Fend
Group relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Generic synonyms: Device
Derivative terms: Buffer, Fend
Definition of Fender
1. n. One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm
Definition of Fender
1. a metal guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle [n -S] : FENDERED [adj]