counterparry
counterparry · counterparries
A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lungeA parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
Meaning
2 sensesA parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
(figuratively)An act of avoiding or deflecting in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
the parries and counterparries of political debate
Origin
From counter- + parry.From counter- + parry.
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Forms
plural: counterparries| Singular | counterparry |
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See also
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