parry
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpæri/
Definition
Deflect or ward off a weapon or attack with a counter-move.
Examples
He managed to parry the blow just in time to avoid injury.
The boxer parried the jab with a quick flick of his glove.
She learned how to parry effectively during her first fencing lesson.
How to Use parry
- parry a blow (collocation)
- To deflect a physical strike. — "He had to parry a blow aimed at his shoulder."
- parry a question (collocation)
- To avoid answering a question. — "She was adept at parrying questions she didn't want to answer."
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