Sinhala Dictionary definitions for parry
parry 🔊 /pɛˈɹi/
parry : පහර වළකනවා
parry : මඟහැරීම
parry definition
Transitive verb.
- To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
- To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
Intransitive verb. To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
Noun. 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.