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Vocabulary Entry
fend
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To defend oneself from an attack or harm.
Example Sentences
"He had to fend off the aggressive dog."
"She used a stick to fend off the wild animals."
"It's important to know how to fend for yourself in tough situations."
N
noun
An action taken to defend oneself or to resist an attack.
Example Sentences
"The fend was successful in keeping the intruders away."
"His fend during the match was impressive."
"After several fends, they finally retreated."