Definitions for parries
  • Parried (imp. & p. p.) - of Parry
  • Parries (pl. ) - of Parry
  • Parry (n.) - A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.
  • Parry (v. t.) - To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
  • Parry (v. t.) - To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
  • Parry (v. i.) - To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
  • Parrying (p. pr. & vb. n.) - of Parry
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