coun·ter 1 (koun t ər)
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adj. Contrary; opposing: moves and counter moves on the checkerboard. n.1. One that is an opposite. 2. Sports A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another. 3. Sports A fencing parry in which one foil follows the other in a circular fashion. 4. A stiff piece of leather around the heel of a shoe or boot. 5. Nautical An overhanging portion of a ship's or boat's stern extending from the water line up to the transom. 6. Printing The depression between the raised lines of the face on a piece of type. v. coun·tered, coun·ter·ing, coun·ters v.tr.1. To meet or return (a blow) by another blow. 2. To move or act in opposition to; oppose. 3. To offer in response: countered that she was too busy to be thorough. v.intr. To move, act, or respond so as to be in opposition. adv.1. In a contrary manner or direction. 2. To or toward an opposite or dissimilar course or outcome: a method running counter to traditional techniques.
[Middle English countre, from Old French contre, from Latin contrā; see COUNTER-.] |