counterblow

noun

Definition of counterblownext
as in counter

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  1. counter
  2. body blow
  3. blow
  4. hook
  5. hit
  6. clip
  7. stroke
  8. belt
Noun
  • Fluoride counters that process with a one-two punch, by reducing acid and strengthening enamel, the tooth’s protective outer layer.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The grippy non-slip silicone also makes these ideal for rolling out dough while keeping your counters clean.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of counter
Noun
  • The Clippers took body blows from the Mavericks with Leonard, and fell into a series hole.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 28 Apr. 2024
  • Even putting aside a death toll on both sides that could dwarf the war in Ukraine, a war in Taiwan would be a body blow to the global economy.
    Joshua Keating, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of body blow
Noun
  • And in what many consider the final blow to her mayoral career, Thao’s home was raided by FBI agents in July.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • In a game of dueling masterpieces from Nikola Jokic and Kyrie Irving, neither of them dealt the decisive blow.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of blow
Noun
  • The broadcaster is not on the hook to be proactive here, but rather reactive.
    Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Especially in the first half, the Warriors didn’t let the Wizards off the hook for being undisciplined.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of hook
Noun
  • And Iglesia’s song became a bonafide hit and the team’s unofficial anthem.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Then, in November, Jay released The Black Album, a record stuffed with more hits as well as fond-farewell messaging.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of hit
Noun
  • Unfortunately, instead of making the clip that attaches to your clothing a peg or similarly sprung clip, King Smith has opted for one reminiscent of a plastic paperclip.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Stepping into this shop is a visceral experience — the smell of shoe polish, the blues playing in the background, the walls covered in fading clips from decades-old issues of the Rocky Mountain News.
    Beth Rankin, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of clip
Noun
  • Among those who did have a stroke, about 4,850 had a severe stroke, which the study defined as becoming unable to walk or attend to daily tasks like eating or getting dressed without aid, up to death.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
  • His daughter Sallie Edwards said the cause of death was complications from a stroke, the New York Times reported.
    Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But with three heartbreaking murders under his belt, the city under his thumb, and The Batman: Part II looming, Oz Cobb is standing tall at the end of The Penguin, redefining the character and readying him for a return to whatever future version of Gotham beckons him back home.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of belt
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