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