Overview of noun parry

The noun parry has 2 senses

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


• counterpunch, parry, counter -- (a return punch (especially by a boxer))

Overview of verb parry

The verb parry has 2 senses

• parry, block, deflect -- (impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack")


• hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep -- (avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully")