Definition of Parry

a shielding or defensive maneuver used for protection

Examples of Parry in a sentence

1. She put on her sunglasses to parry his probing eyes. 🔉

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

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

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

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

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