1. parry - Noun
2. parry - Verb
3. Parry - Proper noun
To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryblock an attack Source: Internet
He dodged the issue Source: Internet
she skirted the problem Source: Internet
They tend to evade their responsibilities Source: Internet
he evaded the questions skillfully Source: Internet
According to Richard Parry, the festival director, some aficionados of this well-loved festival gathered together on Zoom for an unofficial opening party, with drinks and group viewing of the online works: a sense of community despite the odds. Source: Internet