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parer — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adorn verb To decorate something to make it more attractive.
  • parry verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
  • save verb To rescue someone or something from harm or danger.

Senses

parer is used for these senses in English:

  • save (sports) To catch or deflect (a shot at goal).
  • ward off (transitive) To parry, or turn aside.

parry — full definition

  1. verb To block or deflect a blow, attack, or difficult question.
  2. noun A move that blocks or deflects an attack.

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