fender vs guard

guard vs fender

fender and guard both are nouns.

fender is not a verb while guard is a verb.

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

As nouns, guard is a hypernym of fender; that is, guard is a word with a broader meaning than fender:

fender: a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth
guard: a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

Other hypernyms of fender include safety, safety device.

fender (noun)	guard (noun)
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact	a position on a basketball team
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud	the duty of serving as a sentry
a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth	(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track	a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
	a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
	a posture of defence in boxing or fencing
	a military unit serving to protect some place or person
	the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage
	a person who keeps watch over something or someone
	the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

fender (verb)	guard (verb)
	watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
	protect against a challenge or attack
	to keep watch over
	take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

Difference between fender and guard

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