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51counter — 1. noun /ˈkaʊntə/ a) An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc. He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces. b) Any stone lying closer to the center than any… …
52Counter — Coun|ter 〈[kaʊntə(r)] m. 3; bes. auf Flughäfen〉 Abfertigungsschalter [engl.; zu count „zählen“] * * * Coun|ter [ ka̮untɐ ], der; s, [engl. counter = Ladentisch, Theke, über das Afrz. zu mlat. computatorium = Tisch des Geldwechslers, zu lat.… …
53counter- — [[t]ka͟ʊntə(r) [/t]] PREFIX Counter is used to form words which refer to actions or activities that are intended to prevent other actions or activities or that respond to them. Intelligence activities will now be limited to counter espionage.… …
54counter — counter1 noun 1》 a long flat topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or food and drinks are served. ↘N. Amer. a worktop. 2》 a small disc used in board games for keeping the score or as a place marker. ↘a token… …
55counter — / kaυntə/ noun a long flat surface in a shop for displaying and selling goods ♦ glove counter the section of a shop where gloves are sold ♦ goods sold over the counter retail sales of goods in shops ● Some drugs are sold over the counter, but… …
56counter — Speed counter Speed counter (Mach.) A device for automatically counting the revolutions or pulsations of an engine or other machine; called also simply {counter}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] …
57Counter — This interesting and unusual surname is of Norman origin, and is an occupational name for one who counts, reckons , that is, an accountant or treasurer. The derivation is from the Anglo French countour , a development of the Old French conteor ,… …
58counter- — 1. a prefixal use of counter3, as in counteract. 2. Heraldry a prefixal use of counter3 signifying opposition to the second element, as in contrary directions (counter rampant), on two opposite sides (counter indented), or having the tinctures… …
59counter — See rev counter revolution counter trip mileage counter …
60counter- — comb. form denoting: 1 retaliation, opposition, or rivalry (counter threat; counter cheers). 2 opposite direction (counter current). 3 correspondence, duplication, or substitution (counterpart; countersign). Etymology: from or after AF countre ,… …
