| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| fend | (verb) withstand the force of something | Synonyms: resist, stand |
| (verb) try to manage without help | - | |
| fender | (noun) a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact | Synonyms: buffer |
| (noun) a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud | Synonyms: wing | |
| (noun) a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth | - | |
| (noun) an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track | Synonyms: buffer, cowcatcher, pilot |