<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing; avert.</li><li>To turn aside; evade or dodge: to parry an embarrassing question.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>To parry a thrust, blow, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>An act or instance of parrying, as in fencing.</li><li>A defensive movement in fencing.</li></ul>