fend vs fender

fend is not a noun while fender is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fend	No	No	Yes	No
fender	Yes	No	No	No

fend (noun)	fender (noun)
	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
	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

fend (verb)	fender (verb)
withstand the force of something
try to manage without help