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Counterchecking :: Counterchecking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterchec.

Alto :: Alto (n.) Formerly the part sung by the highest male, or counter-tenor, voices; now the part sung by the lowest female, or contralto, voices, between in tenor and soprano. In instrumental music it now signifies the tenor..

Check :: Check (v. t.) To verify, to guard, to make secure, by means of a mark, token, or other check; to distinguish by a check; to put a mark against (an item) after comparing with an original or a counterpart in order to secure accuracy; as, to check an account; to check baggage..

Countermure :: Countermure (n.) A wall raised behind another, to supply its place when breached or destroyed. [R.] Cf. Contramure..

Equiponderate :: Equiponderate (v. t.) To make equal in weight; to counterbalance.

Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement..

Justle :: Justle (v. i.) To run or strike against each other; to encounter; to clash; to jostle.

True :: True (n.) Actual; not counterfeit, adulterated, or pretended; genuine; pure; real; as, true balsam; true love of country; a true Christian..

Run :: Run (v. i.) To encounter or incur, as a danger or risk; as, to run the risk of losing one's life. See To run the chances, below..

Negative :: Negative (v. t.) To neutralize the force of; to counteract.

Antiscorbutic :: Antiscorbutic (a.) Counteracting scurvy.

Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.

Counterfleury :: Counterfleury (a.) Counterflory.

Thwart :: Thwart (v. t.) To cross, as a purpose; to oppose; to run counter to; to contravene; hence, to frustrate or defeat..

Figurate :: Figurate (a.) Florid; figurative; involving passing discords by the freer melodic movement of one or more parts or voices in the harmony; as, figurate counterpoint or descant..

Counter-courant :: Counter-courant (a.) Running in opposite directions; -- said of animals borne in a coast of arms.

Mendacious :: Mendacious (a.) False; counterfeit; containing falsehood; as, a mendacious statement..

Marker :: Marker (n.) A counter used in card playing and other games.

Counteract :: Counteract (v. t.) To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract good advice..

Countervote :: Countervote (v. t.) To vote in opposition to; to balance or overcome by voting; to outvote.

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