parry — to ward off or deflect (a weapon or attack)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to ward off or deflect (a weapon or attack)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæri/
Example Sentences
- The superhero parried the villain's laser beam with his shield.
- She expertly parried her mother's questions about her love life.
- The chess master parried every attack on his king.
parry
VERB[/ˈpæri/]
to ward off or deflect (a weapon or attack)
The fencer's blade flashed up just in time to parry the sudden thrust aimed at her heart.
The boxer raised his glove to parry the jab. (PARE + FLY = PARRY → to deflect or ward off an incoming blow or attack)
Harry had to carry the shield and parry every blow the dragon threw at him.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'parer' meaning 'to prepare' or 'ward off,' derived from Latin 'parare' meaning 'to prepare' or 'make ready.' The word entered English in the 17th century with the fencing sense of deflecting an opponent's weapon.
Breakdown
parr- (from Latin parare: to prepare/ward off) + -y (verb-forming suffix) = parry (to ward off or deflect)
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📝Examples
“The superhero parried the villain's laser beam with his shield.”
“She expertly parried her mother's questions about her love life.”
“The chess master parried every attack on his king.”
“He parried the awkward compliment with a joke.”
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