parry
to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question.
to parry a thrust, blow, etc.
an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
a defensive movement in fencing.
Origin of parry
1Other words for parry
Other words from parry
- par·ri·a·ble, adjective
- par·ri·er, noun
- un·par·ried, adjective
- un·par·ry·ing, adjective
Other definitions for Parry (2 of 2)
Milman, 1902–35, U.S. classical scholar and philologist.
William Edward, 1790–1855, English Arctic explorer.
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British Dictionary definitions for parry (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpærɪ) /
to ward off (an attack) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing
(tr) to evade (questions), esp adroitly
an act of parrying, esp (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade
a skilful evasion, as of a question
Origin of parry
1British Dictionary definitions for Parry (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpærɪ) /
Sir (Charles) Hubert (Hastings). 1848–1918, English composer, noted esp for his choral works
Sir William Edward. 1790–1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819–25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827)
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