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

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

3. Noun. A low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth.
Generic synonyms: Guard, Safety, Safety Device
Derivative terms: Fend

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fender

fence month
fence rail
fenchol synthetase
fencible
fencibles
fencing
fencings
fencing mask
fencing material
fencing stick
fencing sword
fenclofenac
fenclonine
fend
fended
fender (current term)
fender-bender
fendered
fenderless
fenders
fendier
fendiest
fendiline
fending
fends
Fendt
fendy
fend for
fend off
fenestella

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