Fender

[fen-der] /ˈfɛn dər/

noun
1.
the pressed and formed sheet-metal part mounted over the road wheels of an automobile, bicycle, etc., to reduce the splashing of mud, water, and the like.
2.
a device on the front of a locomotive, streetcar, or the like, for clearing the track of obstructions.
3.
a mudguard or splashboard on a horse-drawn vehicle.
4.
Nautical. a piece of timber, bundle of rope, or the like, hung over the side of a vessel to lessen shock or prevent chafing, as between the vessel and a dock or another vessel.
5.
a low metal guard before an open fireplace, to keep back falling coals.
6.
a person or thing that wards something off.
/ˈfɛndə/
noun
1.
a low metal frame which confines falling coals to the hearth
2.
(mainly US) a metal frame fitted to the front of locomotives to absorb shock, clear the track, etc
3.
a cushion-like device, such as a car tyre hung over the side of a vessel to reduce damage resulting from accidental contact or collision
4.
(US & Canadian) the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels Also called (in Britain and certain other countries) wing
/ˈfɛndə/
noun
1.
trademark a type of solid-body electric guitar
n.

late 13c., shortening of defender. Used of attachments to boats at first, of fireplaces since 1680s; application to automobiles is 1919.