noun🔗ShareParade, paradeA defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying."Her quick parry of her sister's comment diffused the tense atmosphere at the dinner table. "Sa parade rapide face au commentaire de sa sœur a détendu l'atmosphère tendue à table.actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParade, paradeA simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade."The fencer executed a swift parry, deflecting his opponent's attack with the middle of his blade. "L'escrimeur a exécuté une parade rapide, déviant l'attaque de son adversaire avec le milieu de sa lame.actionsportmilitaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParade(combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion."The fencer executed a quick parry, deflecting his opponent's foil to the side. "L'escrimeur a exécuté une parade rapide, déviant la fleuret de son adversaire sur le côté.sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParer, esquiverTo avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).""He tried to parry the question about his missing homework by changing the subject." "Il a essayé de parer la question sur ses devoirs manquants en changeant de sujet.actionmilitarysportcommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
