counter

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

game equipment used in various card or board games

a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

a person who counts things

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”

(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

the piece of leather that fits the heel

a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

speak in response

• “He countered with some very persuasive arguments”

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

indicating opposition or resistance

in the opposite direction

• “run counter”