Counterpunch

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

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (boxing) To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
2. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
3. 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.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: counterattack, counterstrike

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.

Word Forms

• counterpunches
• counter-punch
• counterpunching
• counterpunched

Synonyms for counterpunch

Depending on context, synonyms include counterblow, counterattack, counterstrike, counter, parry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include parry, counter, counter-punch, counterblow, cross-counter, countermove.

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