Meaning of PARRY in English

Use in sentences of PARRY

Meaning of PARRY in English

• To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
• To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
• To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
• A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.

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