COUNTER

(noun) a return punch (especially by a boxer)
synonyms : counterpunch , parry
The boxer made a vicious parry that left the opponent gasping for breath. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
synonyms : buffet , sideboard
The letter was kept on the buffet. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
(noun) a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
synonyms : tabulator
(noun) a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
"a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
synonyms : heel counter
(noun) game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
(noun) (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
(noun) a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
synonyms : comeback , rejoinder , replication , retort , return , riposte

-tagged by Administrator

Look at the man, whose comment brought a sharp retort from the lady!
(noun) a person who counts things
(verb) speak in response
"He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
(verb) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
synonyms : anticipate , foresee , forestall
(adverb) in the opposite direction
"run counter"
(adj.) indicating opposition or resistance
synonyms : antagonistic

Mnemonics for counter

(Tag: ) counter-reformation
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