English to English Dictionary

Countermeasure

An action or measure taken to counteract a problem or threat.

Counterpart

A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Counterplay

Moves or actions made by a player in a defensive position to offset the opponent's initiative or attack.

Counterpoint

The technique of combining distinct musical lines or melodies to produce a polyphonic texture.

Counterproductive

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help an objective.

Countersink

A conical hole cut into a material to allow the head of a screw or bolt to sit flush with the surface.

Countertop

A flat surface in kitchens or workspaces used for food preparation or other tasks.

Counterword

A word or morpheme used in certain languages in conjunction with a numeral to count items based on their physical characteristics or category; a classifier.

Countess

The wife or widow of a count or earl.

Counting

The action of finding the total number of items in a collection.

Counting-Frame

A device used for teaching counting and arithmetic, typically consisting of a frame with beads or other movable objects.

Countless

Too many to be counted; innumerable.