parry (Meaning)
parry (n)
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
parry (v)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
parry (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.
To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
parry (v. i.)
To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
parry (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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of parry
parry Sentence Examples
- The swordsman deftly parried his opponent's lunge with a swift flick of his wrist.
- The fencer expertly parried the thrust, sending his opponent's blade harmlessly aside.
- The boxer parried the jab with a quick dodge and a retaliatory punch.
- The martial artist effortlessly parried the attacker's kicks, maintaining her balance and composure.
- The swordsman parried the blow so quickly that his opponent barely noticed it.
- The seasoned swordsman used his vast experience to parry every attack with precision.
- The boxer's quick reflexes allowed him to parry the punches before they made contact.
- The duelists parried each other's thrusts in a mesmerizing display of skill.
- The fencer parried the oncoming blade with a flick of her rapier, leaving her opponent open for a counterattack.
- The swordsman's lightning-fast parry saved him from a fatal wound.
FAQs About the word parry
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword, a return punch (especially by a boxer), impede the movement of (an opponent or
elude, deflect,evade, escape, dodge, avoid, jink, duck,shirk, weave
No antonyms found.
The swordsman deftly parried his opponent's lunge with a swift flick of his wrist.
The fencer expertly parried the thrust, sending his opponent's blade harmlessly aside.
The boxer parried the jab with a quick dodge and a retaliatory punch.
The martial artist effortlessly parried the attacker's kicks, maintaining her balance and composure.
