counter
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/ˈkaʊntə/
English
Definitions
noun
- One who counts“He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.”
- A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
- An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.“He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.”
- A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations.
noun
- A deal to swap goods or services.
- A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
- An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).“The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.”
- Any of the musical instruments in the contrabass range, e.g. contrabassoon, contrabass clarinet or, especially, double bass.
noun
- Something opposite or contrary to something else.
- A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.“Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent.”
- The overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.
- The piece of a shoe or a boot around the heel of the foot (above the heel of the shoe/boot).
verb
- To contradict, oppose.
- To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
- To take action in response to; to respond.
- To encounter.
adjective
- Contrary or opposing“His carrying a knife was counter to my plan.”
adverb
- Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
- In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.“a hound that runs counter”
Related words
Synonyms
adverseantagonisticcontrastedopposedoppositeforestallanticipateforeseetabulatornegativeparrycounterpunchsideboardheelbuffetcounterattackcounteractioncountermeasure
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