counter
Flat service surface
Counter can function as a noun, verb, adjective or adverb, with a number of different meanings, behind many of which lies the idea of counting.
In the most basic sense, a counter is something that measures, such as a Geiger counter (which detects levels of radiation) or a bean counter (a slang term for an accountant).
Another common meaning of counter is a place where counting may be done (a checkout counter in a store), although kitchen counters don’t typically involve counting.
When you counter something, you oppose, contradict, or act in opposition to it.
Hindering intended outcome
- counterintuitiveContrary to expectations
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- objectionExpression of disapproval
contrary · oppose · negate · offset · neutralize · rebut · contradict · parry
Drinking establishment's counter surface
- islandWater-bounded land mass
- graniteIgneous rock, quartz-rich
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- laminateBond thin layers together
checkout · register · cashier · reception · desk · bar · diner · soda fountain
Retaliatory boxing blow
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- jabQuick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
uppercut · feint · dodge · slip · riposte · retaliate · timing · opening
Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool
List items individually
- tabulateArrange data in columns
- reckonBelieve or estimate
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- totalComplete sum
sum · headcount · census · poll · inventory · register · log · tallying
Small broken-off piece
Concave food container
- eyeOrgan of sight
- earAuditory organ
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- enclosedSurrounded and sealed within
interior · letterform · whitespace · negative space · e · a · d
counterproductive
Hindering intended outcome
- counterintuitiveContrary to expectations
- rebuttalFormal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
objection · contrary · oppose · negate · offset · neutralize · rebut · contradict · parry
bartop
Drinking establishment's counter surface
laminate · checkout · register · cashier · reception · desk · bar · diner · soda fountain · service
counterpunch
Retaliatory boxing blow
hook · uppercut · feint · dodge · slip · riposte · retaliate · timing · opening · combination
abacus
Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool
enumerate
List items individually
total · sum · headcount · census · poll · inventory · register · log · tallying · calculate
chip
Small broken-off piece
piece · marker · pawn · disc · tile · move · capture · jump · stack · exchange
bowl
Concave food container
enclosed · interior · letterform · whitespace · negative space · e · a · d
- kitchencabinets, dishwasher, faucet, freezer, fridge
- shoppingbuying, shopping cart, shop, purchases, sale
- car rentalcar rental, rental car, car hire, rental period, pickup
- postalmail, mail delivery, stamp, stamps, mail service
- airport check-inboarding pass, desk, kiosk, self-service kiosk, baggage tag
- bankbank, banks, teller, tellers, vault
countersupportive
Offering help and reassurance
agreeing · concurring · favorable · sympathetic · corroborating
- count onTrust reliably
- counting onTrusting to come through
- count me inEager agreement to join
- counted onTrusted to deliver
- counting downSequential subtraction to zero
- counting sheepSleep-inducing visualization technique
count, account, encounter, counting, recount, counted, counts, counterpart, counters