ALL meanings of countering
coun·ter
C c - adverb countering in the wrong way; contrary to the right course; in the reverse or opposite direction. 1
- adverb countering contrary; in opposition (usually preceded by run or go): to run counter to the rules. 1
- adjective countering opposite; opposed; contrary. 1
- noun countering something that is opposite or contrary to something else. 1
- noun countering a blow delivered in receiving or parrying another blow, as in boxing. 1
- noun countering a statement or action made to refute, oppose, or nullify another statement or action. 1
- noun countering Fencing. a circular parry. 1
- noun countering a piece of leather or other material inserted between the lining and outside leather of a shoe or boot quarter to keep it stiff. 1
- noun countering Nautical. the part of a stern that overhangs and projects aft of the sternpost of a vessel. 1
- noun countering Also called void. Typesetting. any part of the face of a type that is less than type-high and is therefore not inked. 1
- noun countering Engineering, Building Trades. a truss member subject to stress only under certain partial loadings of the truss. 1
- noun countering the part of a horse's breast that lies between the shoulders and under the neck. 1
- verb with object countering to encounter in opposition or combat. 1
- verb without object countering to make a counter or opposing move. 1
- verb without object countering to give a blow while receiving or parrying one, as in boxing. 1
- noun countering Present participle of counter. 1