fender

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
2. 2
   a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water
3. 3
   any shaped cushion-like object normally made from polymers, rubber or wood that is placed along the sides of a boat to prevent damage when moored alongside another vessel or jetty, or when using a lock, etc. Modern variations are cylindrical although older wooden version and rubbing strips can still be found; old tyres are used as a cheap substitute
4. 4
   a low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash
5. 5
   A guitar produced by the Fender company.

Verb

1. 1
   To use fenders to protect the side of a boat

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname from German.
2. 2
   A manufacturer of electric guitars.