Definition of countermove Countermove

/kawˈntɚmuˌv/ - [kawntermuv] - coun•ter•move

We found 7 definitions of countermove from 5 different sources.

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What does countermove mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

countermove - an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
  counterattack
  onrush, onset, onslaught, attack a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • countermove (v. t. & i.)
    To move in a contrary direction to.
  • countermove
    Alt. of Countermovement

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • countermove
    A move made in opposition or retaliation to another.

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