noun, verb — 4 senses
Etymology From counter- + parry.
Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A parry that uses the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
Figuratively An act of avoiding or deflecting in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
Etymology From counter- + parry.
Fencing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War To parry using the energy of the opponent's incoming lunge.
Figuratively To avoid or deflect in response to an opponent's avoidance or deflection.
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