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In fencing, blocking or deflecting a lunge (5)

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I believe the answer is:

parry

(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Duck" , "evasive action" , "Block a blow" , "Answer evasively; 'Jerusalem' composer" , "Deflect (a blow)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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