counter
/ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ noun C2- 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).
- The breast of a horse; that part of a horse between the shoulders and under the neck.
- The enclosed or partly closed negative space of a glyph.
- counterattack
Plural counters
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“Do you know any other counter-poisons?”
Miller, I had indeed to go campaigning before, but I was barbed from counter to tail, and a man went along to groom me; and now I cannot understand what ailed me to prefer the mill before the battle.” “Forbear,” said the Miller to him, “harping on what was of yore, for it is the common lot of mortals to sustain the ups and downs of fortune.”
He could contrive to deal with them when he knew exactly what he wanted and could point it out; but in such a matter as this, requiring explanation and consultation, Matthew felt that he must be sure of a man behind the counter.
Cuthbert?” Miss Lucilla Harris inquired, briskly and ingratiatingly, tapping the counter with both hands.
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