Definition of Counter

Noun

  • a return punch (especially by a boxer)
  • 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"
    - heel counter
  • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
  • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
    "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
  • a person who counts things
  • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
    has shelves and drawers
  • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
  • 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
  • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

Verb

  • act in advance of
    deal with ahead of time
  • speak in response
    "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"

Adjective

  • indicating opposition or resistance

Adverb

  • in the opposite direction
    "run counter"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble counter

150 unscramble word found using the letters counter.

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