fender (
http://definr.com/fender)
n 1: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block
splashing water or mud; "in England they call a fender a
wing" [syn:
wing]
2: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to
clear the track [syn:
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 contact
[syn:
buffer]