Definition of Parry

a shielding or defensive maneuver used for protection

Examples of Parry in a sentence

She put on her sunglasses to parry his probing eyes.  🔊

Before Mary walked away, she tried to parry Ann’s insult with one of her own.  🔊

The boxer put up his fists to parry his opponent’s punch.  🔊

Each time Riley lunged with his sword, Arthur would parry the blow by blocking it with his own blade.  🔊

Alex attempted to parry his wife’s attack by covering his face with his hands.  🔊

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