parry

/pˈæɹi/

/ˈpɛɹi/

to parry

MAIN VERB

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

synonyms : block

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

synonyms : circumvent

Parry

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

synonyms : counter

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

Examples

1. Parries him, cuts him.

2. So a parry is just simply blocking an attack with a weapon.

3. I got no parries, C-minus. -

4. Halt, parry your repose lands to my left.