ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Counterparry

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Counterparry is a noun meaning (fencing) A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.

Meaning

(fencing) A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) An act of avoiding or deflecting in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
  2. (fencing) To parry using the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
  3. (figurative) To avoid or deflect in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.

Example Sentences

the parries and counterparries of political debate

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counter-parry, ripost, riposte, cross-counter, reverse, counterthrow.

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