Found 3 items, similar to parry.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: parry menangkis
English → English (WordNet) Definition: parry parry n : a return punch (especially by a boxer) [syn: counterpunch, counter] [also: parried] parry v 1: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); “block an attack” [syn: block, deflect] 2: 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” [syn: hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep] [also: parried]
English → English (gcide) Definition: parry parry \par"ry\, v. i. To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc. --Locke. [1913 Webster] parry \par"ry\, n.; pl. Parries. A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter. [1913 Webster]