Associations to the word «Parry»

Wiktionary

PARRY, noun. A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
PARRY, noun. (fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
PARRY, verb. To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
PARRY, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

PARRY, noun. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword.
PARRY, noun. A return punch (especially by a boxer).
PARRY, verb. Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack".
PARRY, verb. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully".

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.