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Definition of Parry
1. Verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball). "The fighter managed to Parry his opponent"; "Block an attack"
Generic synonyms: Fence
Derivative terms: Block, Blockage, Blocker, Blocking
2. Noun. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword.
3. Verb. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). "He evaded the questions skillfully"
Specialized synonyms: Beg, Quibble
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Derivative terms: Circumvention, Dodge, Dodger, Dodging, Dodging, Evasion, Hedge, Hedger, Hedging
4. Noun. A return punch (especially by a boxer).
Definition of Parry
1. v. t. To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
2. v. i. To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
3. n. 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.
Definition of Parry
1. Proper noun. (surname from=Welsh) ¹
2. Noun. A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying. ¹
3. Noun. (fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade. ¹
4. Verb. To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Parry
1. to ward off a blow [v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES]
Medical Definition of Parry
1. Caleb H., English physician, 1755-1822. See: Parry's disease. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parry
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