Swedish Meaning of parry
parer
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Definitions and Meaning of parry in English
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.
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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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No antonyms found.
parrot's-bill => papegojnäbb, parrot's bill => Papegojnäbb, parrot's beak => Papegojnäbb, parrotry => papegoja, parrotlike => papegojlik,