Associations to the word «Countermove»

Wiktionary

COUNTERMOVE, noun. A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.
COUNTERMOVE, verb. To move in opposition or in retaliation.

Dictionary definition

COUNTERMOVE, noun. An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc..

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway