fender vs fend

fender is a noun but fend is not a noun.

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

fender (noun)	fend (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

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