Parry (Noun)
Meaning 1
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A return punch (especially by a boxer).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The boxer landed a quick jab, but his opponent countered with a swift parry that sent him stumbling back.
- In the heat of the match, the fighter's parry caught his rival off guard, giving him the opening he needed to deliver a crushing blow.
- The trainer instructed his student to practice a series of jabs followed by a swift parry to deflect any incoming attacks.
- The parry came out of nowhere, catching the boxer off balance and leaving him vulnerable to a devastating combination.
- With lightning-quick reflexes, the fighter executed a flawless parry, using his opponent's momentum against him.