Counter Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Counter

Meaning 1 : a return punch (especially by a boxer)

    Synonyms : counterpunch,  parry
Meaning 2 : act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

    Synonyms : anticipate,  foresee,  forestall
Meaning 3 : indicating opposition or resistance

    Synonyms : antagonistic
Meaning 4 : a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

    Example : a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot

    Synonyms : heel counter
Meaning 5 : a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

    Synonyms : tabulator
Meaning 6 : a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

    Synonyms : buffet,  sideboard
Meaning 7 : a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    Synonyms : comeback,  rejoinder,  replication,  retort,  return,  riposte
Meaning 8 : a person who counts things

Meaning 9 : (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

Meaning 10 : 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

Meaning 11 : speak in response

    Example : He countered with some very persuasive arguments

Meaning 12 : table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted