Parrying: meaning, definitions and examples

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parrying

 

[ หˆpรฆr.i.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

martial arts

Parrying is a defensive maneuver in which one redirects an opponent's attack away from their body using a blocking motion. It is commonly used in various forms of combat such as fencing, boxing, and martial arts. Mastering the skill of parrying allows a fighter to counterattack while minimizing the risk of being hit.

Synonyms

blocking, deflecting, dodging.

Examples of usage

  • She executed a perfect parry to deflect the opponent's strike.
  • The fighter used a quick parrying motion to avoid the incoming blows.
  • Parrying is essential for defending against aggressive attacks in boxing.

Translations

Translations of the word "parrying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‰เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwehr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒชใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blokovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ผๆŒก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blokiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manevr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parada

Etymology

The term 'parrying' comes from the Middle French word 'parer', meaning 'to ward off' or 'to defend'. It has its roots in the Latin term 'parare', which means 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'. Historically, the concept of parrying emerged in medieval swordfighting techniques as warriors needed effective methods to protect themselves in combat. Throughout the years, parrying has evolved and been incorporated into various martial arts and modern combat sports, where it plays a critical role in defensive strategies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,660, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.