parry

[ par-ee ]

/ ˈpær i /

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verb (used with object), par·ried, par·ry·ing.

to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.

to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question.

verb (used without object), par·ried, par·ry·ing.

to parry a thrust, blow, etc.

noun, plural par·ries.

an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.

a defensive movement in fencing.

Origin of parry

1665–75; <French parez, imperative of parer to ward off, set off <Latin parāre to set. See parade

SYNONYMS FOR parry

2 avert; elude; prevent, obviate, preclude.

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OTHER WORDS FROM parry

par·ri·a·ble, adjectivepar·ri·er, nounun·par·ried, adjectiveun·par·ry·ing, adjective

Words nearby parry

parrot's-bill, Parrot's disease, parrot's-feather, parrot toadstool, parrot tulip, parry, Parry Channel, Parry's disease, pars, pars amorpha, parse

Definition for parry (2 of 2)

Parry

[ par-ee ]

/ ˈpær i /

noun

Milman, 1902–35, U.S. classical scholar and philologist.

William Edward, 1790–1855, English arctic explorer.

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Example sentences from the Web for parry

Beyond speeding up typical applications, Snowflake allows the company to answer “data questions that were once impossible,” Parry adds.
Meet Snowflake, one of the buzziest tech IPOs ever|Aaron Pressman|September 15, 2020|Fortune
Critics like Parry Aftab argue that these sites are essentially conduits for bullying.
The Bully Waging War Against Bullies|Lizzie Crocker|October 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Falklands gets mentioned on page three; there is music by Elgar (of course) and Parry.
Live Blogging Thatcher’s London Funeral|Tom Sykes|April 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Parry acknowledged that the Krim tragedy has provoked anxiety among parents.
The Stranger Inside Your House: Terrified by the Alleged Killer Nanny|Paula Froelich|October 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Think like a fencer: parry on Medicare; lunge at the stimulus.
How Do You Win the VP Debate?|David Frum|October 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“There needs to be long-term investment and a comprehensive plan for creating sustainable economic viability,” says Parry.
Haiti’s Horrendous Teenage Prostitution Problem|Lisa Armstrong|June 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Before the intruder could strike she had seized her oar and was prepared to parry the blow.
The Phantom Violin|Roy J. Snell
The doctors were not alarmed, and told Parry that Byron would certainly recover.
Byron|Richard Edgcumbe
You must watch, too, my boy—good fencing masters—and learn how to parry and thrust.
The King's Esquires|George Manville Fenn
I can parry off the one; I cannot help feeling the burning rays of the other.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.|Charles James Lever
We all laughed, though Parry, who loved fair play, could not help protesting.
The Meaning of Good--A Dialogue|G. Lowes Dickinson

British Dictionary definitions for parry (1 of 2)

parry

/ (ˈpærɪ) /

verb -ries, -rying or -ried

to ward off (an attack) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing

(tr) to evade (questions), esp adroitly

noun plural -ries

an act of parrying, esp (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade

a skilful evasion, as of a question

Word Origin for parry

C17: from French parer to ward off, from Latin parāre to prepare

British Dictionary definitions for parry (2 of 2)

Parry

/ (ˈpærɪ) /

noun

Sir (Charles) Hubert (Hastings). 1848–1918, English composer, noted esp for his choral works

Sir William Edward. 1790–1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819–25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827)

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单词	parry
释义	parry [ par-ee ] / ˈpær i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR parry ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), par·ried, par·ry·ing. to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert. to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question. verb (used without object), par·ried, par·ry·ing. to parry a thrust, blow, etc. noun, plural par·ries. an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing. a defensive movement in fencing. Origin of parry 1665–75; <French parez, imperative of parer to ward off, set off <Latin parāre to set. See parade SYNONYMS FOR parry 2 avert; elude; prevent, obviate, preclude. SEE SYNONYMS FOR parry ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM parry par·ri·a·ble, adjectivepar·ri·er, nounun·par·ried, adjectiveun·par·ry·ing, adjective Words nearby parry parrot's-bill, Parrot's disease, parrot's-feather, parrot toadstool, parrot tulip, parry, Parry Channel, Parry's disease, pars, pars amorpha, parse Definition for parry (2 of 2) Parry [ par-ee ] / ˈpær i / noun Milman, 1902–35, U.S. classical scholar and philologist. William Edward, 1790–1855, English arctic explorer. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for parry Beyond speeding up typical applications, Snowflake allows the company to answer “data questions that were once impossible,” Parry adds. Meet Snowflake, one of the buzziest tech IPOs ever\|Aaron Pressman\|September 15, 2020\|Fortune Critics like Parry Aftab argue that these sites are essentially conduits for bullying. The Bully Waging War Against Bullies\|Lizzie Crocker\|October 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Falklands gets mentioned on page three; there is music by Elgar (of course) and Parry. Live Blogging Thatcher’s London Funeral\|Tom Sykes\|April 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Parry acknowledged that the Krim tragedy has provoked anxiety among parents. The Stranger Inside Your House: Terrified by the Alleged Killer Nanny\|Paula Froelich\|October 26, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Think like a fencer: parry on Medicare; lunge at the stimulus. How Do You Win the VP Debate?\|David Frum\|October 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “There needs to be long-term investment and a comprehensive plan for creating sustainable economic viability,” says Parry. Haiti’s Horrendous Teenage Prostitution Problem\|Lisa Armstrong\|June 17, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Before the intruder could strike she had seized her oar and was prepared to parry the blow. The Phantom Violin\|Roy J. Snell The doctors were not alarmed, and told Parry that Byron would certainly recover. Byron\|Richard Edgcumbe You must watch, too, my boy—good fencing masters—and learn how to parry and thrust. The King's Esquires\|George Manville Fenn I can parry off the one; I cannot help feeling the burning rays of the other. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.\|Charles James Lever We all laughed, though Parry, who loved fair play, could not help protesting. The Meaning of Good--A Dialogue\|G. Lowes Dickinson British Dictionary definitions for parry (1 of 2) parry / (ˈpærɪ) / verb -ries, -rying or -ried to ward off (an attack) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing (tr) to evade (questions), esp adroitly noun plural -ries an act of parrying, esp (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade a skilful evasion, as of a question Word Origin for parry C17: from French parer to ward off, from Latin parāre to prepare British Dictionary definitions for parry (2 of 2) Parry / (ˈpærɪ) / noun Sir (Charles) Hubert (Hastings). 1848–1918, English composer, noted esp for his choral works Sir William Edward. 1790–1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819–25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to parry dodge, resist, rebuff, rebuke, fence, repulse, prevent, forestall, avoid, sidestep, anticipate, evade, elude, repel, deflect, bypass, duck, shun, shirk, preclude
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parry

verb (used with object), par·ried, par·ry·ing.

verb (used without object), par·ried, par·ry·ing.

noun, plural par·ries.

Origin of parry

SYNONYMS FOR parry

OTHER WORDS FROM parry

Words nearby parry

Definition for parry (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for parry

British Dictionary definitions for parry (1 of 2)

verb -ries, -rying or -ried

noun plural -ries

Word Origin for parry

British Dictionary definitions for parry (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to parry