ward off

Definitions

1. 1

   To parry, or turn aside.

   • He raised his arms to ward off the attack.
   • Double plate glass windows and central heating ward off the rigours of the northern winter.
2. 2

   To, while in possession of the ball, move the free hand or the hand and arm holding the…

   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. 3

   To avert or prevent.

   • He wore garlic to ward off vampires.

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