A parry consists of deflecting or blocking the opponents blade before the point (or edge in sabre) hits. A foil fencer who successfully parries an attack then takes "right-of-way." She can then attack her opponent. An attack initiated after a parry is called a riposte.

To block the opponent's blade.

A defensive move in which the fencer blocks the opponent's blade.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"

a defensive move, ending the opponent's attack

a deflection of the blade

a movement of the blade to block an attack

a move that deflects an incoming attack

a one hit point action to interfere with an attack

A defensive action of the blade and guard of the weapon, deflecting the attacking blade. Parries may be executed by opposition, percussion, or shielding.

a defensive action with the blade; it may be simple (lateral), circular or semi-circular; it may have a beat- or graze-like quality or maintain opposition - see principle of defence.

A defensive action made with the blade and used against an attack. In foil and sabre fencing the parry also gains PRIORITY from the attack.

blocking the thrust of an opponent

defensive action to deflect an opponent's attack by opposing 'forte to opponent's foible'

To deflect an incoming blow with one's weapon or shield.

A defensive action where a fencer blocks the opponent's blade.

The defensive action made with the blade that prevents the touch from arriving.

a block of the attack, made with the forte of one's own blade; also parade.

Blocking or deflecting an attack with your blade.

A controlled and deliberate deflection by the goalkeeper using the hands. The goalkeeper is considered to have been in possession of the ball at the time it touched the hands.

A parry is a fencing bladework manoeuvre intended to deflect or block an incoming attack.