(rail transport) Any steam locomotive that has a tender attached, carrying its supply of fuel and water; the term is normally used to distinguish from a tank engine.

plural of tender cab

(rail transport) A section of cab added to the front of a steam locomotive tender, to provide protection for the engine crew in inclement weather when running tender-first.

(aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support operations of a balloon or dirigible, particularly observation balloon operations

(aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support operations of a blimp or dirigible

considerate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use