How many syllables in Parry
Word
Parry
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
par-ry
Definition
- v. t. - To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a
thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
- v. t. - To avoid; to shift or put off; to evade.
- v. i. - To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow,
argument, etc.
- n. - 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.
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