fender

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
  2. noun an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
  3. noun a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth

Etymology

From fend + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

wing

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