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Counterpunch
Meaning
Noun
●
A
punch
delivered
in
response
to a
previous
punch
by
somebody else
, such as an
opponent
in a
boxing
match.
●
In Printing:
A
punch
used in the
cutting
of other
punches
, often used to create the
negative space
in or around a glyph.
Verb
●
In Boxing:
To
deliver
a
punch
designed
to
exploit
an opponent's
momentary
defensive
weakness
caused
by a
punch
thrown
by the opponent.
●
To
deliver
a
competitive
response
to an
opponent
designed
to
exploit
a
weakness
created
by the
opponent
's
offensive
efforts.
Sourced from
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Origin
counterpunch
English
counter-
English
punch
English
ponchonner
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
ponchon
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
punctus
Latin
पाँच
Hindi
पञ्चन्
Sanskrit
Sourced from
Etym
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Overhands
Riposte
Feint
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Knockdown
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Hit Piece
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