12-letter words starting with cou
- counterparty — a person who is a party to a contract
- counterplead — to plead the opposite of
- counterpleas — Plural form of counterplea.
- counterplots — Plural form of counterplot.
- counterpoint — Something that is a counterpoint to something else contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
- counterpoise — a force, influence, etc, that counterbalances another
- counterpower — an opposing power
- counterproof — a reverse impression of a newly printed proof of an engraving made by laying it while wet upon plain paper and passing it through the press
- counterpunch — to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack
- counterrally — an opposing rally
- counterreply — a reply made in response to a reply; rejoinder.
- counterscarp — the outer side of the ditch of a fort
- countershaft — an intermediate shaft that is driven by, but rotates in the opposite direction to, a main shaft, esp in a gear train
- countersigns — Plural form of countersign.
- countersinks — Plural form of countersink.
- counterspell — a spell or charm which acts against another spell, esp in fantasy or role-playing games
- counterspies — Plural form of counterspy.
- counterstain — to apply two or more stains in sequence to (a specimen to be examined), each of which colours a different tissue
- counterstamp — a stamp added to a stamped paper or document as a qualifying mark.
- counterstate — across state; traversing the state
- counterstyle — an opposing style
- countertenor — A countertenor is a man who sings with a high voice that is similar to a low female singing voice.
- countertrade — international trade in which payment is made in goods rather than currency
- countertrend — a trend which is contrary to the established or perceived trend
- countertypes — Plural form of countertype.
- countervails — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of countervail.
- countervalue — An equivalent or equal, especially in military strategy.
- counterweigh — counterbalance
- counterwoman — A woman who serves at a counter.
- counterworld — an alternative world opposite to the virtual world
- country club — A country club is a club in the country where you can play sports and attend social events.
- country code — a code of good practice recommended to those who use the countryside for recreational purposes
- country folk — people who live in the country
- country lane — a narrow country road, often bordered by hedges
- country life — life in the country
- country mile — a long way
- country park — an area of countryside, usually not less than 10 hectares, set aside for public recreation: often funded by a Countryside Commission grant
- country risk — the risk associated with an overseas investment due to the conditions prevailing in the country in which it is made
- country road — a road in the country
- country rock — the rock surrounding a mineral vein or igneous intrusion
- country seat — A country seat is a large house with land in the country which is owned by someone who also owns a house in a town.
- country-born — born in the country
- country-bred — brought up in the country
- countrywoman — A countrywoman is a woman who lives in the country rather than in a city or a town.
- countrywomen — Plural form of countrywoman.
- county agent — a government employee who gives advice on agriculture in a rural area
- county board — the governing body of a U.S. county consisting usually of three or more elected members.
- county clerk — a senior local government official
- county court — A county court is a local court which deals with private disputes between people, but does not deal with serious crimes.
- coup d'essai — a first attempt.