Parry | Mean of parry in English Dictionary
/ˈperi/
- Verb
- to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)
- parry [=deflect] a blow
- He parried the thrust of his opponent's sword.
- He parried and then threw a punch.
- to avoid giving a direct answer to (a question) by being skillful or clever
- She cleverly parried the reporters' questions.