Meaning of parry

par•ry

1. to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.
2. to turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question.

1. to parry a thrust, blow, etc.

1. an act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.
2. a defensive movement in fencing.

Par•ry

1. 1790–1855, English arctic explorer.