Difference between Cowcatcher and Fender

What is the difference between Cowcatcher and Fender?

Cowcatcher as a noun is the v-shaped device on the front of a train (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push a cow (that has strayed onto the train tracks) out of the way, to preventing major damage to the train. while Fender as a noun is panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels

Cowcatcher

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The V-shaped device on the front of a train (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push a cow (that has strayed onto the train tracks) out of the way, to preventing major damage to the train.

Fender

Part of speech: noun

Definition: panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheelsa shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or waterAny 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 substituteA low metal framework in front of a fireplace, intended to catch hot coals, soot, and ash.

We hope you now know whether to use Cowcatcher or Fender in your sentence.

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