Definition of Fender
Fender
fend·er
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the structure surrounding the wheel of a vehicle that acts as a mudguard and serves some other protective function;
e.g. The motorcycle hit the fender of the car and made a dent in it.
(noun)
a device consisting of a metal frame that is fixed at the front of vehicles such as streetcars/trams and locomotives, meant for pushing people, animals, and objects out of the way in case of a collision to reduce injury and damage;
e.g. The train stopped just as its fender touched the obstacle on the tracks.
(noun)
some object such as a tire or a cylinder made of plastic, foam, or rubber, fitted onto the side of a boat or a dock in order to cushion it and prevent damages due to collision;
e.g. The fender at the side of the boat bumped against the dock.
(noun)
a low screen or frame made of metal that is fitted in front of an open fireplace to prevent burning fuel from falling out;
e.g. Be careful around the fireplace, because the fender is very hot.
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