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fender - a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" |
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wing |
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barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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auto,
automobile,
motorcar,
car,
machine a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
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mudguard,
splash-guard,
splash guard a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
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fender - an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track |
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buffer,
cowcatcher,
pilot |
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framework a structure supporting or containing something
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locomotive,
locomotive engine,
railway locomotive,
engine a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
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fender - a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth |
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safety device,
safety,
guard a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
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