To parry is to ward off a weapon or blow; indeed, parrying is as important to fencing as sticking one’s opponent with the pointy end. The word parry was borrowed from the French verb parer, meaning “to …

This is the start of a "phrase" i.e. an any unbroken chain of recognisable offensive and defensive actions, such as lunging or parrying performed by the two fencers.

If you parry a question or argument, you cleverly avoid answering it or dealing with it. In an awkward press conference, Mr King parried questions on the allegations. [VERB noun] If you parry a blow …

Definition of parry verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To deflect, evade, or avoid: He skillfully parried the question with a clever reply. To deflect or ward off a thrust or blow. 1. The deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing. 2. An evasive …

Parry definition: to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.. See examples of PARRY used in a sentence.

to turn aside or push aside (a sword attack, a blow, etc.): [~ + object] parried the first attack with a quick move to the side. [no object] As the attacker swung, she parried, then sidestepped his charge.