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How to pronounce “parry”
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Pronunciation guide for parry
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of parry with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 4 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Innovators
about PARRY and the DOCTOR.
- Definition summary
- To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
Example 1 of 4
How to pronounce parry
The Innovators
about PARRY and the DOCTOR.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “parry”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
- [Noun]
- A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
- (fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
- (combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
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