countermove
/ (ˈkaʊntəˌmuːv) /
noun
an opposing move
verb
to make or do (something) as an opposing move
Derived forms of countermove
- countermovement, noun
Words Nearby countermove
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How to use countermove in a sentence
The Throg ship came up in a burst of speed, and Shann waited tensely for some countermove from the scout.
Storm Over Warlock | Andre NortonBetween them she was always conscious of move and countermove.
The Salamander | Owen JohnsonOur countermove—the Tibet Expedition—must have been a crushing and unexpected blow to Russia.
The Unveiling of Lhasa | Edmund CandlerEdward and Louis, irritated at the success of this countermove, waited patiently and renewed their alliance.
The History of England | T.F. ToutPerhaps Simon would give Sophia some hint about the countermove he must be planning.
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel | Robert Shea
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