parry
intransitive verbTo deflect or ward off (a fencing thrust, for example).
To deflect, evade, or avoid.
To deflect or ward off a thrust or blow.
nounThe deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing.
An evasive answer or action.
To deflect or ward off (a fencing thrust, for example).
To deflect, evade, or avoid.
To deflect or ward off a thrust or blow.
nounThe deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing.
An evasive answer or action.