Blocking move in fencing (5)

I believe the answer is:

parry

(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Duck" , "evasive action" , "Deflect (a blow)" , "Block or counterpunch" , "Fend off (a blow)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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