Parrying

What does PARRYING mean?

Parrying is a form of PARRY.

1. verb

   impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

   “block an attack”

2. noun

   (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

3. noun

   a return punch (especially by a boxer)

4. verb

   avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

   “He dodged the issue”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.