fender

Words with a similar base: fender

'fender'

[fender.n.01] as in: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

Examples:
in Britain they call a fender a wing

'fender'

[fender.n.02] as in: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

'fender'

[fender.n.03] as in: a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth

'fender'

[buffer.n.06] as in: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

Origins

					fender (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── fend (English)
    └── fenden (Middle English (1100-1500))

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