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