counter-parry

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

Etymology

Prefix from English parry.

Origin

English

parry

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