Definition as Noun

• a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
• a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

• buffer, cowcatcher, pilot

• buffer

• wing

• "in Britain they call a fender a wing"

• Fender vs buffer
• Fender vs cowcatcher
• Fender vs pilot
• Fender vs wing