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Look up fend in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fend may refer to: Fritz Fend (1920–2000), German aeronautical engineer Fend Flitzer, 3-wheeled invalid
Fend
The Fend Flitzer was a three-wheeled invalid carriage designed and built by Fritz Fend. The Flitzer established many of the basic concepts on which Fend's
Fend_Flitzer
American artist
Peter Fend is an American artist born in 1950. In 1980, he founded Offices and the Ocean Earth Construction and Development Corporation with Colen Fitzgibbon
Peter_Fend
Tactic
The stiff-arm fend (also known as a hand off or fend off in rugby league and rugby union, sometimes as a don't argue in Australian rules football, or a
Stiff-arm_fend
German aeronautical engineer (1920–2000)
Fritz Fend (April 14, 1920 in Rosenheim – November 22, 2000) was an aeronautical engineer. He was noted for designing Messerschmitt's Kabinenroller (scooter
Fritz_Fend
Austrian footballer (born 1990)
Kevin Fend (born 8 April 1990) is an Austrian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Eliteliga Vorarlberg club Dornbirner SV. Kevin Fend at Soccerway
Kevin_Fend
Motor vehicle
1952 agreement with Fritz Fend. In concept, although not in actual design, it was, in principle, a development of the Fend Flitzer invalid carriage. Approximately
Messerschmitt_KR175
Overview of present and pending US laws targeting fentanyl
Brown's FEND Off Fentanyl Act signed into law • Ohio Capital Journal". Ohio Capital Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-27. Guay, Jessica (2024-04-24). "FEND off Fentanyl
Anti-fentanyl legislation in the United States
Anti-fentanyl_legislation_in_the_United_States
Turkish breed of dog
mask. It is a traditional flock guardian dog, kept with flocks of sheep to fend off wolves and other predators. Some have been exported to African countries
Kangal_Shepherd_Dog
Motor vehicle
Scooter), is a three-wheeled bubble car designed by the aircraft engineer Fritz Fend and produced in the factory of the West German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt
Messerschmitt_KR200
Amateur radio protocol
IPv4. Similar to SLIP, back-to-back FEND codes should not be interpreted as empty frames. Instead, all but the last FEND code should be discarded. This can
KISS_(amateur_radio_protocol)
2023 Canadian drama film
Maxwell Smart, the film dramatizes Smart's childhood experience of having to fend for himself in the forests of Poland during World War II. The film screened
The_Boy_in_the_Woods
Study of mental functions and behaviors
was mostly shunned by 1913. As a discipline, psychology has long sought to fend off accusations that it is a "soft" science. Philosopher of science Thomas
Psychology
Half-brother of Genghis Khan
Belgutei and their mother Sochigel) were abandoned by their tribe and left to fend for themselves. Living off the land, they managed to survive. However, the
Behter
2018 British fantasy television series
Goode and Teresa Palmer as a vampire and a witch who must learn about and fend off magical creatures. Edward Bluemel, Louise Brealey, Malin Buska, Aiysha
A Discovery of Witches (TV series)
A_Discovery_of_Witches_(TV_series)
16th c. military engagement
Shah of Malacca's base in Bintan, however, the attack was successfully fended off. In 1511, the governor of Portuguese India Afonso de Albuquerque captured
Attack_on_Bintan_(1521)
American basketball player (born 2002)
March 2, 2022. Kasabian, Paul (March 17, 2022). "Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga Fend off Georgia State's Upset Bid in March Madness Round 1". Bleacher Report
Chet_Holmgren
Anglo-Dutch painter
Fairly soon after, Verelst moved to Amsterdam where he married Cecilia Fend from Venice. The couple went on to have at least seven children of which
Herman_Verelst
Genus of mammals in the family Leporidae
nest in depressions in the ground called forms, and their young are able to fend for themselves shortly after birth. The genus includes the largest lagomorphs
Hare
Japanese martial art using iron fan
with swords and spears, the skilled wielder could also use it to fence and fend off knives and poisoned darts thrown at them.[citation needed] Like a sword
Tessenjutsu
2022 horror video game
gives them a train mounted with a machine gun to traverse the island and fend off Charles. Eugene's son Paul and the inhabitants of the island have formulated
Choo-Choo_Charles
Species of rodent
only known poisonous rodent, the maned rat sequesters toxins from plants to fend off predators. The head and body length ranges from 18–30.5 centimetres (7
Maned_rat
2022 Indian film
Outside a movie theater, Neil is attacked by a group of men. Pooja and Chan fend off the attackers. Chan confirms the attackers as Musharaff's friends and
Ladki:_Dragon_Girl
2026 video game
happens, the player takes control of a drone and uses its weapon systems to fend off the zombies (cf. tower defense). Reception Quarantine Zone: The Last
Quarantine Zone: The Last Check
Quarantine_Zone:_The_Last_Check
Type of injury
and forearms if a victim raised them to protect the head and face or to fend off an assault, but may also be present on the feet and legs if a victim
Defense_wound
2024 film by Paul Feig
as Katie, a former child actor who wins a $3.6 billion lottery and must fend off people trying to kill her in a near-future California. The film also
Jackpot!_(film)
Japanese-American business executive
Retrieved 2025-09-28. "Japan's Seven & i announces restructuring, new CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid". Yahoo Finance. Archived from the original
Stephen_Dacus
2026 large language model by OpenAI
2026). "OpenAI's new Daybreak initiative will help open-source projects fend off bugs". Engadget. Retrieved July 3, 2026. Priyadarshini, Manisha (June
GPT-5.5
Yugoslav Army officer (1940–1993)
People's Army who was murdered during the Štrpci massacre while trying to fend off perpetrators of the massacre. His death has been the subject of the Palme
Tomo_Buzov
Genus of annelids
1977 Eclipidrilus macphersonae Fend & Lenat, 2012 Eclipidrilus microthecus Fend & Lenat, 2012 Eclipidrilus pacificus Fend, 2005 Eclipidrilus palustris (Smith
Eclipidrilus
Italian murder victim and saint
Catholic Action. Mesina was murdered in mid-1935 after she attempted to fend off a would-be rapist and suffered 74 strikes with a stone before she died
Antonia_Mesina
States Senate election in Florida was held on November 4, 1958. After fending off a primary challenge from former senator Claude Pepper, the incumbent
1958 United States Senate election in Florida
1958_United_States_Senate_election_in_Florida
Australia & Tonga international rugby league footballer (born 1989)
the State of Origin series. Fifita is known for his tackle-breaks, strong fend and his step. He was a part of the Cronulla team that won their maiden premiership
Andrew_Fifita
Film by Wade Allain-Marcus
2024). "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Review: Siblings Learn to Fend for Themselves in a Harmless, Needless Remake". IndieWire. Archived from
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024 film)
Don't_Tell_Mom_the_Babysitter's_Dead_(2024_film)
British passenger liner that sank in 1912
many of them barely half-full. Third-class passengers were largely left to fend for themselves, causing many of them to become trapped below decks as the
Titanic
German drama film
SS-Obersturmbannführer (lieutenant colonel) and is away at war; his wife is left to fend for herself on Amrum, while the villagers secretly listen to proscribed jazz
Amrum_(film)
Ukrainian tennis player (born 1994)
Pavlyuchenkova. Svitolina won her fifth career title at the Taiwan Open, fending off four match points in her quarterfinal encounter with Ons Jabeur, before
Elina_Svitolina
2016 Blue Sky Studios film
asteroid towards Earth, the Herd and Buck go on a mission to find a way to fend it off. The film was directed by Michael Thurmeier, and written by Michael
Ice_Age:_Collision_Course
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
campaign, a unique decision for a conservative, dominant corporation to fend off its rival, No. 2 Avis. Besides helping his acting career, Simpson estimated
O._J._Simpson
Type of polearm
partisan was often used by infantry soldiers, who would deploy the weapon to fend off cavalry charges. The protrusions on the sides of the spearhead were useful
Partisan_(weapon)
Motor vehicle platform
using it were designed by Fritz Fend. The Kabinenroller was designed and developed by Fritz Fend for Messerschmitt AG. Fend had earlier designed and built
Messerschmitt_Kabinenroller
1986 film by James Cameron
he removed the normal protective forces from Sarah Connor so she had to fend for herself. Cameron had also always wanted to make a film about space infantry
Aliens_(film)
1940 American film
Raymond Walburn. The screenplay concerns a woman who pretends to be married to fend off would-be suitors and jealous wives, then has to live with her deception
Third_Finger,_Left_Hand
American multinational technology conglomerate
aide John Branscome, who was hired in September 2021, to help the company fend off threats from Democratic lawmakers and the Biden administration. In December
Meta_Platforms
2013 film by George Tillman Jr.
Hudson in supporting roles. It follows two inner city boys who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
The_Inevitable_Defeat_of_Mister_&_Pete
2026 video game
served as the head of Lionel's guard, but has turned against him. After Mina fends off his attack, Thorne flees. Lionel meets Mina and informs her that six
Mina_the_Hollower
1984 children's book by Lynley Dodd
butcher Samuel Stone and must get back to Donaldson's Dairy with it while fending off his five doggie friends - Hercules Morse the English Mastiff, Muffin
Hairy_Maclary's_Bone
American motorsport season
Zanardi. The competition soon starting catching up to Vasser, who had to fend off two late challenges from veterans: Al Unser Jr.'s consistent performance
1996 PPG Indy Car World Series
1996_PPG_Indy_Car_World_Series
British actress (born 1992)
stay the course". The Guardian. "'The Royal Hotel' Review: Julia Garner Fends off a Town Full of Horny Miners in Kitty Green's Harrowing Outback Thriller"
Jessica_Henwick
2017 film written and directed by Anurag Basu
‘Jagga Jasoos’ forgets to give us a story. The good-looking leads are left to fend for themselves in a sinking plot." India portal Film portal Bollywood portal
Jagga_Jasoos
2012 historical horror novel by Christopher Buehlman
Demons roam the Earth and God appears to leave his angels and humanity to fend for themselves. Thomas, a French knight turned brigand, saves a young girl
Between_Two_Fires_(novel)
2008 American film
Basinger and Lukas Haas. Basinger plays a suburban housewife who is forced to fend for herself when she becomes stranded in a desolate forest with four murderous
While_She_Was_Out
1978 film by Subhash Ghai
man by the police, leaving his crippled sister, Munni and mom, Shanti to fend for themselves, and at the mercy of GNK and his associates. Shatrughan Sinha
Vishwanath_(1978_film)
Prince of Smolensk and Bryansk (r. 1386–1395; 1401–1404)
Bryansk (1386–1395; 1401–1404) whose life was spent in vain attempts to fend off aggression by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1386, a war broke out
Yury_of_Smolensk
2019 video game
where players need to gather resources such as wood and build their base to fend off enemy raids called "Reclamation Algorithm", was added in 2023. A game
Arknights
Species of spider
the spiderlings have had their second moult they will leave the mother and fend for themselves. Salticus scenicus was one of the spiders included in Carl
Zebra_spider
United States Army general (1831–1888)
park were stripped away in August 1886. It seemed Yellowstone would have to fend for itself. Coming to the rescue, Sheridan dispatched Troop M of the First
Philip_Sheridan
Nigerian mechanic
trains sexually abused and underprivileged women to become mechanics and fend for themselves. Sandra Aguebor was born in 1970s in Benin, Nigeria to the
Sandra_Aguebor
1992 film by Andrew Davis
and Erika Eleniak. Seagal plays Casey Ryback, a former Navy SEAL, who must fend off a group of mercenaries after they commandeer the U.S. Navy battleship
Under_Siege
2023 Indian film by ARK Saravan
order to fight goons sent by JACL to destroy the temple, successfully fending him off with help from his horse Bruce Lee. This causes the entire village
Veeran_(film)
Genus of annelid worms
1904 Mesenchytraeus primaevus Eisen, 1878 Mesenchytraeus rhithralis Healy & Fend, 2002 Mesenchytraeus sanguineus Nielsen & Christensen, 1959 Mesenchytraeus
Ice_worm
2024 British TV series or programme
February 2024. It stars Keskin as a 'stay-at-home-daughter' who is left to fend for herself after her parents unexpectedly die, however it quickly becomes
Things_You_Should_Have_Done
Shiro Zetsu) was originally part of an army that Kaguya was assembling to fend off her kinsmen, consisting of humans mutated into drones after being assimilated
List_of_Naruto_characters
Argentine tennis player (born 1998)
M1000 win streak, sets Ruud SF in Madrid". ATP Tour. 1 May 2025. "Ruud fends off Cerundolo for Madrid final berth". ATP Tour. 2 May 2025. "Francisco
Francisco_Cerúndolo
2012 novel by Richard Ford
Richard Ford. The novel follows 15-year-old Dell Parsons, who must learn to fend for himself after his parents are arrested for robbing a bank. The book also
Canada_(novel)
Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement (1805–1844)
university, and granted Nauvoo habeas corpus power—which allowed Smith to fend off extradition to Missouri. Though Latter Day Saint authorities controlled
Joseph_Smith
Capital and most populous city of DR Congo
in Limete and its accompanying industrial zone. In 1991 the city had to fend off rioting soldiers, who were protesting the government's failure to pay
Kinshasa
Canadian supermarket chain owned by Loblaw Companies
the banner expanded into Ontario in the early 2000s as Loblaw attempted to fend off competition from department stores including U.S.-based Walmart. Loblaw
Real_Canadian_Superstore
Island in the Bay of Bengal
surviving passengers and crewmen landed on the beach in the ship's boat and fended off attacks by the Sentinelese. They were eventually found by a Royal Navy
North_Sentinel_Island
Fictional character
to be of quick wit and even of impressive athletic ability, being able to fend off enemies with karate like abilities. Many people try to take advantage
La_India_María
2010 film
Reddy's wife, Meghana, and Teja are all affected and while they try to fend off threats, Anand comes and saves the day. Navdeep as Anand Kajal Aggarwal
Om_Shanti_(film)
1894–1895 war between China and Japan
the failure of the Qing dynasty's attempts to modernise its military and fend off threats to its sovereignty, especially when compared with Japan's successful
First_Sino-Japanese_War
Warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
chick digs itself out of the nest mound without parental assistance and can fend for itself immediately. At the other extreme, many seabirds have extended
Bird
Legendary king of Ithaca
husbandry. After their reunion, the two of them go to Odysseus' home to fend off the families of the dead suitors. Athena infuses vigour into Laertes
Laertes_(father_of_Odysseus)
2008 film directed by Mary Bronstein
Rachel frequently belittles her. However, they strengthen their bond when fending off unpleasant behavior from a pair of men they meet in the woods. Eventually
Yeast_(film)
Japanese tennis player (born 1997)
June 11, 2024. Carayol, Tumaini (May 29, 2024). "Iga Swiatek digs deep to fend off Naomi Osaka in three-set French Open classic". The Guardian. Retrieved
Naomi_Osaka
Ottoman army officer (1866–1925)
Army colonel, who served in the First World War. He successfully managed to fend off British and French forces during the Landing at Cape Helles. Halil Sami
Halil_Sami_Bey
1979 war film directed by Francis Ford Coppola
and tells Willard that the US created the Viet Cong (as the Viet Minh) to fend off Japanese invaders. Other added material includes extra combat footage
Apocalypse_Now
Roman politician and military figure (c. 519 – c. 430 BC)
"the curly haired". The family was rich. In the late 460s BC, Rome was fending off raids by the Aequi to their east. Beginning in 462 BC, the tribune
Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus
larger and more menacing may make the animal retreat. Humans are capable of fending off cougars, as adult humans are generally larger. It is even possible
List of fatal cougar attacks in North America
List_of_fatal_cougar_attacks_in_North_America
Football tournament
November 1961 Vasil Levski, Sofia, Bulgaria Attendance: 55,000 Referee: Fend (Czechoslovakia) Bulgaria and France finished level on points, and a play-off
1962 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 2
1962_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_UEFA_Group_2
Jewish neighborhood built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem
night in the central shul, Tzuf Devash, for spiritual reasons and also to fend off possible nighttime attacks. Maghrebi Jews at the end of the 19th century
Mahane_Israel
American mixed martial artist (born 1987)
to retain the title. Throughout her championship reign, Rousey went on to fend off title contenders such as Nikki Bella (in the main event of the first
Ronda_Rousey
Caribbean island country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Spaniards would disembark on the island, but typically Aruba was left to fend for itself. According to Dutch geographer Joannes de Laet, by 1630 there
Aruba
City in Central Israel
June 2025. Wootliff, Raoul; ToI staff (31 October 2018). "Tel Aviv mayor fends off deputy, cruises to fifth term". The Times of Israel. Archived from the
Tel_Aviv
Piper because Richard refused to collect user data. Pied Piper is able to fend off YaoNet when they purchase the cash-strapped Hooli by going around Gavin
List of Silicon Valley characters
List_of_Silicon_Valley_characters
Character in the Men in Black franchise
by Agent J, to recover the 'Light of Zartha'. After rescuing Laura, they fend off Serleena so they can send Laura safely off the Earth and back to her
Agent_K
Indian billionaire
ISSN 0013-0389. "Radhika Goenka: "Despite being born into money, I know how to fend for myself" - Elle India". 10 May 2017. "Welspun India: Out Of The Woods"
B._K._Goenka
American rapper and producer (born 1969)
from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2012. "Alicia Keys Fends Off P. Diddy, D12 At No. 1". Billboard. July 19, 2001. Archived from the
Sean_Combs
Aspect of Chinese military history
General Nan Zhong (南仲) to build a fortification in the northern regions to fend off the Xianyun. The Xianyun, whose base of power was in the Ordos region
History of the Great Wall of China
History_of_the_Great_Wall_of_China
Genus of snakes
vipers of the genus Agkistrodon rely on a potent venom to immobilize prey and fend off predators. One bite can inject enough venom into a human to cause severe
Agkistrodon
1982 Canadian film
killed when he learns too late that it's controlled by the Jackal. Left to fend for themselves, David and Sarah head west, struggling to survive the desert’s
Paradise_(1982_film)
English actor (born 1960)
original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2017. "Hurley and Grant fend off media". BBC News. 22 November 2016. "Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley
Hugh_Grant
Video game series
four survivors attempting to reach safe houses and military rescue while fending off the attacking hordes. The games encourage cooperative play between
Left_4_Dead_(franchise)
American businessman (born 1950)
headquarters from Connecticut to takeover-hostile New Jersey in an attempt to fend off a previous takeover attempt by T. Boone Pickens. Bilzerian said that
Paul_Bilzerian
2002 Hong Kong film by Tony Ching
house. However, Jing arrives before Charlene and stabs Faye. Jack tries to fend her off but fails. Charlene shows up and kills Jing after a fierce fight
Naked_Weapon
Sultan of Egypt and Syria from 1260 to 1277
Crusader states, culminating in the capture of Antioch in 1268. He continued to fend off threats from the Mongols by engaging with the Ilkhanate, while forging
Baybars
American filmmaker (born 1965)
ScreenRant. Retrieved May 2, 2024. "'Transformers' Director Michael Bay Fends Off Racist Robot Criticism". Access Online. June 24, 2009. Retrieved March
Michael_Bay
Battle during the Second Crusade
Crusade. The French Crusader army, led by Louis VII of France, successfully fended off an ambush by the Seljuks of Rum outside Ephesus. King Louis VII led
Battle_of_Ephesus_(1147)
American cybersecurity company
FileScan.IO (2022). More recent acquisitions include InQuest (2024) and Fend Incorporated (2025), which expanded its operations in network detection,
OPSWAT
FEND
FEND
Male
English
English name possibly derived from the Old English word drǽfend, DRAVEN means "hunter."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from fend, a shortened form of defend, thus ‘defender’.South German : from Alemannic Venner ‘flag bearer’, ‘ensign’ or Fähndrich, which has the same meaning (see Fenrich).South German : variant of Fendler.
FEND
FEND
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Lord Vishnu; One who has Studied Four Vedas
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kokilapriya | கோகீலாபà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®¾
Name of a Raga
Female
Hungarian
Pet form of Hungarian Eufrozina, FRUZSINA means "joy, mirth."
Boy/Male
English
Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel,...
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Brilliant
Boy/Male
Arabic
Lion
Boy/Male
Tamil
Male
German
 German form of Latin Nicolaus, NIKOLAUS means "victor of the people." Compare with another form of Nikolaus.
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name LÀNH means "peaceful."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Goddess Lakshmi's Husband; Helper
FEND
FEND
FEND
FEND
FEND
n.
A fiend.
v. i.
To act on the defensive, or in opposition; to resist; to parry; to shift off.
a.
Fiendlike.
v. t. & i.
A screen to prevent coals or sparks of an open fire from escaping to the floor.
imp. & p. p.
of Fend
v. t. & i.
Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.
v. t.
To defend from the weather; to shelter.
n.
To fend off; to repel; to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off.
n.
A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
n.
That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Fend
v. t.
To keep off; to prevent from entering or hitting; to ward off; to shut out; -- often with off; as, to fend off blows.
v. t. & i.
Anything set up to protect an exposed angle, as of a house, from damage by carriage wheels.
v. t. & i.
One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm
n.
Large fenders hung over a vessel's side to protect it in handling a cargo.
v. t.
To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
v. t. & i.
A screen to protect a carriage from mud thrown off the wheels: also, a splashboard.
n.
A frame or fender of rope or junk, laid out at the sides or bows of a vessel to secure it from injury by floating ice.
n.
A quantity of rope-yarn, or the like, placed, as a fender, on the bow of a boat.
n.
An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.