mend vs mending

mend and mending both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mend	Yes	No	Yes	No
mending	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mend and mending are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mend include fix, fixing, fixture, repair, reparation.

mend (noun)	mending (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	the act of putting something in working order again
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)	garments that must be repaired

mend (verb)	mending (verb)
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
heal or recover