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parry
1[ par-ee ]
verb (used with object)
- to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
- to turn aside; evade or dodge:
to parry an embarrassing question.
verb (used without object)
- to parry a thrust, blow, etc.
noun
- an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
- a defensive movement in fencing.
Parry
2[ par-ee ]
noun
- Milman, 1902–35, U.S. classical scholar and philologist.
- William Edward, 1790–1855, English Arctic explorer.
Parry
1/ ˈpærɪ /
noun
- ParrySir (Charles) Hubert18481918MEnglishMUSIC: composer Sir ( Charles ) Hubert ( Hastings ). 1848–1918, English composer, noted esp for his choral works
- ParrySir William Edward17901855MEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Sir William Edward. 1790–1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819–25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827)
parry
2/ ˈpærɪ /
verb
- to ward off (an attack) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing
- tr to evade (questions), esp adroitly
noun
- an act of parrying, esp (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade
- a skilful evasion, as of a question
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Other Words From
- parri·a·ble adjective
- parri·er noun
- un·parried adjective
- un·parry·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Origin of parry1
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Example Sentences
“There are chances to attack everywhere,” says Parry, who adds that Zwift places great emphasis on designing races for their entertainment value.
Parry was also unable to get her 5-year-old into any of the summer camps for enrichment – another common problem VOSD’s Will Huntsberry highlighted in his latest Learning Curve.
Beyond speeding up typical applications, Snowflake allows the company to answer “data questions that were once impossible,” Parry adds.
Only patience, parries, and striking when you see an opening will ensure your victory.
Critics like Parry Aftab argue that these sites are essentially conduits for bullying.
The Falklands gets mentioned on page three; there is music by Elgar (of course) and Parry.
No one has heard the Bolivarian leader speak a word (due to a surgical tube in his trachea, officials parry).
Parry acknowledged that the Krim tragedy has provoked anxiety among parents.
Think like a fencer: parry on Medicare; lunge at the stimulus.
“All right, sahib,” was the unexpected parry to this astounding thrust, and Chumru kept on with his task.
His sword half turned as Richard attempted parry,—but smote the Norman's helm-crest.
And before he could raise to parry, Richard saw the other's blade swing straight upon him.
If you produce texts about one offering, or any others of the sort, he has still a thrust to deliver that it is hard to parry.
The wives bore ill-usage with the most extraordinary equanimity, and never attempted to parry even the most savage blow.
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