English to English
noun
- (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
source: WordNet 3.0
- a return punch (especially by a boxer)
source: WordNet 3.0
- A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Block an attack.
source: WordNet 3.0
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
He dodged the issue.
She skirted the problem.
They tend to evade their responsibilities.
He evaded the questions skillfully.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To ward off; to stop, or to turn aside; as, to parry a thrust, a blow, or anything that means or threatens harm.
source: Webster 1913
- To ward off, evade, or turn aside something, as a blow, argument, etc.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [pár-ri] Manalag; umilag
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog