COUNTERPUNCH

counterpunch, parry, counter

(noun) a return punch (especially by a boxer)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

counterpunch (plural counterpunches)

A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.

(printing, historical) A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

Synonyms

• (punch in response to opponent's punch): counterblow, return blow, retaliatory blow

Verb

counterpunch (third-person singular simple present counterpunches, present participle counterpunching, simple past and past participle counterpunched)

(boxing) 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.

Source: Wiktionary



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