counter, n.
(counters)
freq. cnt. 6
(counters)
freq. cnt. 6
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
counter
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a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
buffet counter sideboard
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a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
counter tabulator
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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
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
counter
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a return punch (especially by a boxer)
<noun.act>
counter counterpunch parry
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a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
<noun.artifact>
counter heel counter
sample sentences
"a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
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counter
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a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
comeback counter rejoinder replication retort return riposte
sample sentences
"it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
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a person who counts things
<noun.person>
counter
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