Counter-parry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A parry that is done to defend against an opponent's parry and riposte.
  2. 2
    (often: contra-) A circular parry; one that moves in a circle to end up in the opposite position from which it started.

Synonyms

All synonyms
circular parry

Etymology

From counter- + parry.

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