ˈbʌfə(ɹ) ˈbʌfɚ ˈbafə(ɹ) ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ) ˈpaɪlət wɪŋ a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud in Britain they call a fender a ‘wing’ a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track