counterpunch
counterpunch noun: a punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
Noun
counterpunch (plural counterpunches)
- A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- Near-synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike
- Synonyms:
- counterblow, counterattack, counterstrike
- A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
Verb
counterpunch (third-person singular simple present counterpunches, present participle counterpunching, simple past and past participle counterpunched)
- To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
- To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
- She stands just a little over 5-foot-6, but her two-handed ground strokes off both wings, inspired by the four-time Australian Open champion Monica Seles, allow her to create sharp angles and counterpunching power.2009 January 25, Christopher Clarey, “Top-Seeded Jankovic Falls Without a Fight”, in New York Times
counterpunch meaning in Urdu
counterpunch in Urdu
- جوابی چوٹ, جوابی مکا, جوابی ضرب
Synonyms of counterpunch
Forms of counterpunch
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | counterpunches |
| alternative form | counter-punch |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | counterpunches |
| present participle | counterpunching |
| past participle | counterpunched |
| past | counterpunched |
Origin of counterpunch
From counter- + punch.
Words formed from counterpunch
Questions about counterpunch
- What does counterpunch mean?
- Counterpunch means a punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match: a return blow, a retaliatory blow.
- What is counterpunch in Urdu?
- Counterpunch in Urdu is جوابی چوٹ, جوابی مکا, جوابی ضرب. See Counterpunch meaning in Urdu.
- What part of speech is counterpunch?
- Counterpunch can be a noun or a verb.
- What is the plural of counterpunch?
- The plural of counterpunch is counterpunches.
Words near counterpunch in the dictionary
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