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parry
/ˈpæri/
verb
parować
Also
odpieraćunikać
Definition
To ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove; or to evade (a question or argument) skillfully.
Examples
He parried the sword thrust with his shield.
Sparował pchnięcie mieczem swoją tarczą.
She skillfully parried the reporter's difficult questions.
Zręcznie unikała trudnych pytań reportera.
Collocations
parry a blowparry a questionparry an attack
noun
parowanie
Also
odparcie(n)
Definition
An act of parrying a weapon or attack.
Examples
His quick parry saved him from a serious injury.
Jego szybkie parowanie uratowało go przed poważną kontuzją.
The boxer's parry was perfectly timed.
Odparcie boksera było idealnie zsynchronizowane.
Synonyms
Collocations
quick parrydefensive parrysuccessful parry
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