Capable of being defended against or warded off; able to be parried or resisted.
From 'fend' (from Old English 'fandian,' to defend or ward off) combined with '-able' (capable of being). The root evolved from the idea of pushing something away or protecting oneself from harm.
In fencing and combat sports, some attacks are simply not 'fendable'—they're so fast or well-placed that even perfect technique can't stop them, which is why footwork and distance matter as much as sword skill.
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