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coun·ter·punch
(koun′tər-pŭnch′)n.
A countering attack or blow, especially one delivered by a boxer.
intr.v. coun·ter·punched, coun·ter·punch·ing, coun·ter·punch·es
To deliver a counterpunch.
coun′ter·punch′er n.
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counterpunch
(ˈkaʊntəˌpʌntʃ) boxingvb (intr)
(Boxing) to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack
n
(Boxing) a return punch
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coun•ter•blow
(ˈkaʊn tərˌbloʊ)n.
a blow given in return or retaliation, as in boxing. Also called counterpunch.
[1625–35]
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counterpunch
Past participle: counterpunched
Gerund: counterpunching
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