SportsAugust 17, 2026
parries
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Definition
To deflect or ward off an object, typically a ball, weapon, or blow, often with a quick movement.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'parer,' meaning to ward off or prepare, which itself comes from the Latin 'parare' (to make ready or prepare).
In the news
The word describes goalkeeper David Raya using his hands to deflect a powerful shot from Erling Haaland away from the goal, preventing a score.
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