parry vs fence

parry and fence both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parry	Yes	No	Yes	No
fence	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fence is a hypernym of parry; that is, fence is a word with a broader meaning than parry:

parry (noun)	fence (noun)
a return punch (especially by a boxer)	a barrier that serves to enclose an area
(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword	a dealer in stolen property

parry (verb)	fence (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	have an argument about something
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)	surround with a wall in order to fortify
	fight with fencing swords
	enclose with a fence
	receive stolen goods