Examples of 'parry' in a sentence
Meaning of "parry"
Parry (noun): In fencing, a defensive move to deflect or block an opponent's attack using the weapon
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- To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
- A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
- A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
- A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
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You parry when you should attack.
The precision of my gesture prevented her parry.
Parry had nothing to do with the accident.
Simultaneous parry with a dagger and sword.
Parry was at this point playing a double game.
You can not even parry orders.
Parry died rather quickly from cancer.
Setting up a national working parry on media policy cooperation.
Parry had little aptitude for business.
I did not parry the blow in time.
Parry is the published author of three books.
My mollusk magic can parry any kind of attack.
Parry is well regarded in the world of photography.
Be prepared and parry the secret tricks of customers.
Parry pulled himself out of the barrel.
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She managed to parry most but not all.
Parry examined the papers and books.
You can also parry while on the ground.
Parry says the same thing.
This inuksuk probably belonged to sir william parry.
The parry holds as much power as the thrust.
Mine is the very best parry.
Parry stays in custody for now.
A forceful strike must be countered with a forceful parry.
Parry then left the station.
You are the first ever to parry my first blow.
Parry died before he came of age.
Now go back to your parry position.
Parry comes from a musical family.
You will attack to his parry quarte in riposte.
Parry was convicted and sentenced to death.
You use your fingers to prod and parry.
Parry was also an illustrator and artist.
To be able to execute a simple direct riposte following a parry.
Parry describes this as an unhappy experience.
Monetary union is too damaged to parry these blows.
Parry watches as his wife dies in his arms.
She was able to easily parry his sword.
The parry can also cross the body.
I like the way you parry with your nose.
Parry set up an account two weeks before he left.
I am ready for your parry if you are ready for my thrust.
I parry the point you hoped to make me feel.
It is to be noted that a trompement parry should not be called a parry.
Parry has a fantastic presence on stage.
Players can also parry attacks in order to reduce damage.
Parry made full use of both.
It may be a parry to legal proceedings.
Parry had that extraordinary discipline.
This swing is hardly to parry.
