1.table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
2.game equipment used in various card or board games
3.a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
4.a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
5.a person who counts things
6.a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
7.(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
8.the piece of leather that fits the heel
9.a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
10. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
11.indicating opposition or resistance
12.in the opposite direction;
run counter
1.speak in response;
He countered with some very persuasive arguments
2.act in advance of; deal with ahead of time