parry
verb (used with object)
to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
parries
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pluralof parry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof parry (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
parryverb (used with object)to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
Example Sentences
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There are bracelets, for instance, that one can acquire that can greatly simplify action, allowing players to better time their parries, or turning complex moves into simple one-button presses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
From there, the story emboldens itself from relatable online stalking to ludicrous plot twists, both of which Reid parries with confidence.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2023
The two players traded taunts and parries, their lines racing around each other like a pair of squirrels.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
This crisis has unfolded as a complex mosaic of moves and counter-moves, feints and bluffs, lunges and parries of counterintelligence and disinformation.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2022
She parries my first series of blows with some effort, but her muscles remember technique.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
