Main entry: counter, counterpunch, parry
Definition: a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Main entry: buffet, counter, sideboard
Definition: a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Main entry: counter
Definition: table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Main entry: counter, tabulator
Definition: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Main entry: counter, heel counter
Definition: a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
Usage: a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
Main entry: counter
Definition: 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
Main entry: counter
Definition: (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
Main entry: rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, counter, comeback
Definition: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
Usage: it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
Main entry: counter
Definition: a person who counts things
Main entry: counter
Definition: speak in response
Usage: He countered with some very persuasive arguments
Main entry: anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter
Definition: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Main entry: antagonistic, counter
Definition: indicating opposition or resistance
Main entry: counter
Definition: in the opposite direction
Usage: run counter