English Explanatory Dictionary

ward off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To parry, or turn aside.
  2. To, while in possession of the ball, move the free hand or the hand and arm holding the butt end of the stick laterally into a defending player's body or stick.
  3. To avert or prevent.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ward off.wav

Word forms

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