Swedish Meaning of parry

parer

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Definitions and Meaning of parry in English

Wordnet

parry (n)

(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

Wordnet

parry (v)

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Webster

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.

Webster

parry (v. i.)

To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word parry

parer

(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

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parrot's-bill => papegojnäbb, parrot's bill => Papegojnäbb, parrot's beak => Papegojnäbb, parrotry => papegoja, parrotlike => papegojlik,