counter

Definitions of counter in various dictionaries:

noun - table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

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 - a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

noun - a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room

noun - a person who counts things

noun - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

noun - (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

noun - a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

noun - a return punch (especially by a boxer)

verb - speak in response

verb - act in advance of

adj - indicating opposition or resistance

adv - in the opposite direction

One that is an opposite.

A boxing blow given while receiving or parrying another.

A fencing parry in which one foil follows the other in a circular fashion.

A stiff piece of leather around the heel of a shoe.

The portion of a ship’s stern extending from the water line to the extreme outward swell.

The depression between the raised lines of a typeface.

To meet or return (a blow) by another blow.

To move or act in opposition to; oppose.

To move, act, or respond so as to be in opposition.

In a contrary manner or direction.

To or toward an opposite or dissimilar course or outcome: a method running counter to traditional techniques.

Abbr.

A piece, as of wood or ivory, used for keeping a count or a place.

An imitation coin; a token.

A piece of money.

One that counts, especially an electronic or mechanical device that automatically counts occurrences or repetitions of phenomena or events.

verb - to be in contention or conflict with