counter

1. (adverb) in the opposite direction; "run counter"

2. (verb) speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
Related Words: answer, reply, respond

3. (noun) horizontal surface over which business is transacted
Related Words: bar, checkout, checkout counter, meat counter, notions counter, reception desk, table

4. (noun) a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
Synonyms: tabulator
Related Words: calculating machine, calculator

5. (noun) piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
Related Words: piece of leather

6. (noun) used in various card or board games
Related Words: chip, game equipment, poker chip

7. (noun) the part that fits the heel
Synonyms: heel
Related Words: piece of leather

8. (satellite adjective) indicating opposition or resistance
Synonyms: antagonistic

9. (noun) stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
Synonyms: buffet, sideboard
Related Words: article of furniture, cellaret, credence, credenza, furniture, minibar, piece of furniture

10. (noun) a return punch
Synonyms: counterpunch, parry
Related Words: biff, lick, poke, punch

11. (verb) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
Synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall
Related Words: act, move



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