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Britannica Dictionary definition of PARRY
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to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)
[+ object]
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parry [=deflect] a blow
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He parried the thrust of his opponent's sword.
[no object]
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He parried and then threw a punch.
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[+ object]
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to avoid giving a direct answer to (a question) by being skillful or clever
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She cleverly parried the reporters' questions.
