1) a barrier of objects (e.g. sacks of sand) put in front of something as a defence (barricade)

2) a metal frame on the floor in front of an open fireplace; a guard over the wheel of a vehicle (fender)

3) an enclosed space in front of a building (forecourt)

4) to bend the knees briefly with one foot in front of the other, especially in a church (genuflect)

5) the area in front of a fireplace (hearth)

6) a sail in front of the mast on a sailing boat; a long arm of a crane (jib)

7) a failure to hit, catch, reach, see etc; (used in front of the name of an unmarried woman or girl who has no other titles) 'Miss Smith'; (used by children to a female teacher, to a shop assistant etc) 'Good morning, miss!' (miss)

8) (always written Mr) (used in front of the name of a man who has no other title) 'Mr Green'; (used by children to a man) 'Please, mister, can I have my ball back?' (mister)

9) (used in front of the name of a married woman who has no other title) (mrs)

10) a word or syllable, e.g. 'pre-', 'co-', placed in front of a word to add to or change its meaning (prefix)