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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: counterblow, counterattack, counterstrike
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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verb
To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: parry, counter
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: punch, clout, poke, lick, biff, slug
History
From counter- + punch.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
