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Meaning of counterpunch

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

counterpunch

noun

Definitions

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.