Definition of counter

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Counter (v. t.) A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations..

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Justle :: Justle (n.) An encounter or shock; a jostle.
Chirograph :: Chirograph (n.) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party..
Counterbore :: Counterbore (n.) A kind of pin drill with the cutting edge or edges normal to the axis; -- used for enlarging a hole, or for forming a flat-bottomed recess at its mouth..
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..
Lurch :: Lurch (n.) An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
Counterview :: Counterview (n.) An opposite or opposing view; opposition; a posture in which two persons front each other.
Moly :: Moly (n.) A fabulous herb of occult power, having a black root and white blossoms, said by Homer to have been given by Hermes to Ulysses to counteract the spells of Circe..
Correction :: Correction (n.) Abatement of noxious qualities; the counteraction of what is inconvenient or hurtful in its effects; as, the correction of acidity in the stomach..
Fictitious :: Fictitious (a.) Feigned; imaginary; not real; fabulous; counterfeit; false; not genuine; as, fictitious fame..
Hosting :: Hosting (n.) An encounter; a battle.
Counterchanged :: Counterchanged (imp. & p. p.) of Counterchang.
Counterbalanced :: Counterbalanced (imp. & p. p.) of Counterbalanc.
Counterplead :: Counterplead (v. t.) To plead the contrary of; to plead against; to deny.
Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart..
Antinephritic :: Antinephritic (a.) Counteracting, or deemed of use in, diseases of the kidneys..
Pair :: Pair (v. i.) To suit; to fit, as a counterpart..
Represent :: Represent (v. t.) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
Fortitude :: Fortitude (n.) That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble..
Contrapuntal :: Contrapuntal (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint..
Alexipharmical :: Alexipharmical (a.) Expelling or counteracting poison; antidotal.
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