counter

Noun
  1. Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted (synset 103121181)
    is a type of: table - a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
    subtypes:
    has: countertop - the top side of a counter
  2. 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 (synset 103121850)
    is a type of: game equipment - equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
    subtypes: chip, poker chip - a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling
  3. A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens (synset 103121418)
    is a type of: calculating machine, calculator - a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic
    subtypes: pulse counter - an electronic counter that counts the number of electric pulses
    same as: tabulator
  4. A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room;
    Has shelves and drawers (synset 102915411)
    is a type of: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
    subtypes:
    has:
    • drawer - a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
    • shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
    is a part of: dining room, dining-room - a room used for dining
    same as: buffet, sideboard
  5. A person who counts things (synset 109989021)
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
  6. A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) (synset 107214582)
    "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"
    is a type of: reply, response - the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
    subtypes: back talk, backtalk, lip, mouth, sass, sassing - an impudent or insolent rejoinder
    same as: comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte
  7. (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) (synset 103122071)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: register - (computer science) memory device that is the part of computer memory that has a specific address and that is used to hold information of a specific kind
  8. A piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot (synset 103121593)
    "a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot"
    is a type of: piece of leather - a separate part consisting of leather
    is a part of:
    • boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
    • shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
    same as: heel counter
  9. A return punch (especially by a boxer) (synset 100136324)
    is a type of: biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug - (boxing) a blow with the fist
    same as: counterpunch, parry
Adverb
  1. In the opposite direction (synset 400294567)
    "run counter"
Adjective
  1. Indicating opposition or resistance (synset 301824184)
    similar to: negative - characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
    same as: antagonistic
Verb
  1. Speak in response (synset 200817041)
    "He countered with some very persuasive arguments"
    is a type of: answer, reply, respond - react verbally
  2. Act in advance of;
    Deal with ahead of time (synset 202571406)
    is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    same as: anticipate, foresee, forestall

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