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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋpærI 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊpæri 〕


Overview of noun parry

The noun parry has 2 senses


  • parry -- ((fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword)

  • counterpunch, parry, counter -- (a return punch (especially by a boxer))


Overview of verb parry

The verb parry has 2 senses


  • parry, block, deflect -- (impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack")

  • hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep -- (avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully")