Definition of counter

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Counter (v. t.) A telltale; a contrivance attached to an engine, printing press, or other machine, for the purpose of counting the revolutions or the pulsations..

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Antinephritic :: Antinephritic (a.) Counteracting, or deemed of use in, diseases of the kidneys..
Balance :: Balance (n.) To equal in number, weight, force, or proportion; to counterpoise, counterbalance, counteract, or neutralize..
Counterterm :: Counterterm (n.) A term or word which is the opposite of, or antithesis to, another; an antonym; -- the opposite of synonym; as, foe is the counterterm of friend..
Feint :: Feint (a.) Feigned; counterfeit.
Congress :: Congress (n.) A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of things.
Counterfeiter :: Counterfeiter (n.) One who assumes a false appearance or semblance; one who makes false pretenses.
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. t.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
Sham :: Sham (a.) False; counterfeit; pretended; feigned; unreal; as, a sham fight..
Antidotal :: Antidotal (a.) Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison.
Challenge :: Challenge (n.) To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines); as, the sentinel challenged us, with Who comes there?.
Passage :: Passage (v. i.) A pass or en encounter; as, a passage at arms..
Antiseptical :: Antiseptical (a.) Counteracting or preventing putrefaction, or a putrescent tendency in the system; antiputrefactive..
Countercheck :: Countercheck (v. t.) To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check.
Congress :: Congress (n.) A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter..
Parole :: Parole (n.) A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards..
Personate :: Personate (v. t.) To assume the character of; to represent by a fictitious appearance; to act the part of; hence, to counterfeit; to feign; as, he tried to personate his brother; a personated devotion..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A causal combat or action; a sudden contest or fight without premeditation, as between individuals or small parties..
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A counterfeit gem, composed of two pieces of crystal, with a color them, and thus giving the appearance of a naturally colored gem. Also, a piece of paste or glass covered by a veneer of real stone..
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) One of two corresponding copies of an instrument; a duplicate.
Countermarch :: Countermarch (n.) A change of measures; alteration of conduct.
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