Ward off (a blow) (5)
I believe the answer is:
parry
(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Jerusalem's composer" , "Duck" , "Fend off (a blow)" , "Impede movement" , "Ward off - English composer, d. 1918" .)
I believe the answer is:
parry
(Other definitions for parry that I've seen before include "Jerusalem's composer" , "Duck" , "Fend off (a blow)" , "Impede movement" , "Ward off - English composer, d. 1918" .)