Meaning of counter

Definition of counter

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

Other information on counter

WIKIPEDIA results for counter
Amazon results for counter