From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Motor vehicles, Housefenderfend‧er /ˈfendə $ -ər/ noun [countable]1American EnglishTTC the side part of a car that covers the wheelsSYN wing British English2DHHa lowmetalwall around a fireplace that preventsburningwood or coal from falling out3American EnglishTTB a curved piece of metal over the wheel of a bicycle that prevents water and mud from flying upSYN mudguard British EnglishExamples from the Corpusfender• I could barely walk and went from car fender to telephonepost to wall.• Each fender is designed to fit the customer's fireplace and there is an almost infinitecombination of styles and materialsavailable.• Sherman got out and immediately scrutinized the right rearfender.• Leaning against the fender, beside their booted feet, was a single AK47.• So I placed one of them up against the fender, to see what would happen.• Traditionalfender and castironcanopy in a choice of two trimfinishes: black or brass.
