Definition of counter

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Counter (v. i.) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing..

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Antispastic :: Antispastic (a.) Counteracting spasms; antispasmodic.
Stock :: Stock (n.) The part of a tally formerly struck in the exchequer, which was delivered to the person who had lent the king money on account, as the evidence of indebtedness. See Counterfoil..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) An image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
Against :: Against (prep.) In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time..
Ravelin :: Ravelin (n.) A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place. Formerly called demilune, and half-moon..
Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Assuming the appearance of something; false; spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist..
Consigne :: Consigne (n.) A countersign; a watchword.
Supposititious :: Supposititious (a.) Fraudulently substituted for something else; not being what is purports to be; not genuine; spurious; counterfeit; as, a supposititious child; a supposititious writing..
Marker :: Marker (n.) A counter used in card playing and other games.
Password :: Password (n.) A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign.
Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A duplicate part or copy of an indenture, deed, etc., corresponding with the original; -- now called counterpart..
Counterstroke :: Counterstroke (n.) A stroke or blow in return.
Contralto :: Contralto (n.) The part sung by the highest male or lowest female voices; the alto or counter tenor.
Weigh :: Weigh (v. t.) To be equivalent to in weight; to counterbalance; to have the heaviness of.
Counterdrew :: Counterdrew (imp.) of Counterdra.
Encounterer :: Encounterer (n.) One who encounters; an opponent; an antagonist.
Counter :: Counter (v. t.) A prison; either of two prisons formerly in London.
Countermine :: Countermine (n.) A stratagem or plot by which another sratagem or project is defeated.
Falsetto :: Falsetto (n.) A false or artificial voice; that voice in a man which lies above his natural voice; the male counter tenor or alto voice. See Head voice, under Voice..
Countervallation :: Countervallation (n.) See Contravallation.
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