counter
adj : indicating opposition or resistance [syn: {antagonistic}]
n 1: horizontal surface over which business is transacted
2: used in various card or board games
3: a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times
something happens [syn: {tabulator}]
4: stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
[syn: {buffet}, {sideboard}]
5: the part that fits the heel [syn: {heel}]
6: piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
7: a return punch [syn: {counterpunch}, {parry}]
adv : in the opposite direction; "run counter"
v 1: speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive
arguments"
2: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time [syn: {anticipate},
{foresee}, {forestall}]