counter
A return punch (especially by a boxer).
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.
Table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted.
A piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot.
“a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot”
A calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens.
A piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers.
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).
A person who counts things.
(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers).
Speak in response.
“He countered with some very persuasive arguments”
Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
Indicating opposition or resistance.