ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Counterbuff

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Counterbuff is a noun meaning A buff (strike) in return; a counterblow.

Meaning

A buff (strike) in return; a counterblow.

More Meanings

  1. To strike or drive back or in an opposite direction; to stop by a blow or impulse in front.

Example Sentences

The giddy Ship betwixt the VVinds and Tides / Forc'd back, and forvvards in a Circle rides, / Stun'd with the diff'rent Blows; then ſhoots amain / Till counterbuff'd ſhe ſtops, and ſleeps again.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include counterthrust, counterblast, counterstroke, counteraction, counterassault, afterstroke.

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