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1. counter -- (table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted).
2. counter -- (game equipment used in various card or board games).
3. counter, tabulator -- (a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens).
4. buffet, counter, sideboard -- (a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers).
5. counter -- (a person who counts things).
6. rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter -- (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher").
7. counter -- ((computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)).
8. counter, heel -- (the piece of leather that fits the heel).
9. counter -- (a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe).
10. counterpunch, parry, counter -- (a return punch (especially by a boxer)).

1. counter -- (speak in response; "He countered with some very persuasive arguments").
2. anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter -- (act in advance of; deal with ahead of time).

1. antagonistic, counter -- (indicating opposition or resistance).

1. counter -- (in the opposite direction; "run counter").

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