counterstroke

noun

Definition of counterstrokenext
as in stroke

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  1. stroke
  2. counter
  3. blow
  4. counterpunch
  5. thud
  6. cuff
  7. pound
  8. pelt
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning actress and former child star, who had a stroke in 2020, shared a rare photo of herself Friday on social media.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There are scores of results across not just number theory but also geometry and theoretical computer science that the proofs of quasi-Riemann will, in a swift stroke, establish as mathematical truths.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of stroke
Noun
  • In practice, that means keeping prep tools like knives, cutting boards and mixing bowls together near one counter and storing cookware, oils and utensils close to the stove.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The meat department calls to us, and as Yoon and I pace the counter, we’re hypnotized by the kaleidoscopic marbling on the pre-cut jowl, short rib and brisket.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • The officials hope the blow will make Iran more amenable to negotiations.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This year, however, trails were closed to protect the desert tortoise, dealing a fatal blow to the town's crucial tourism industry.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of blow
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
  • Their strategy starts with a counterpunch, often over cable news or social media.
    — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Definition of counterpunch
Noun
  • As the Sixers absorbed punch after punch and refused to fold, reality returned with at least a whimper, if not a thud.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Less than a mile from Presnell’s apartment, the girl heard a thud.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of thud
Noun
  • The midi dress was mostly form-fitting, creating a dynamic effect and use of proportions thanks to the off-the-shoulder neckline and dramatic sleeves and cuffs.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of cuff
Noun
  • Maneuvering the 145-pound king upstairs was a two-person job.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The single-seat aircraft weighs about 253 pounds with batteries and includes a ballistic parachute and an automatic landing function.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pound
Noun
  • The couple was involved in transactions that saw American black bear gallbladders and cougar bones being smuggled into Vietnam, as well as black and white rhinoceros horns, lion teeth and a tiger pelt being illegally imported to Oregon.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Though domestic farms peaked about a decade ago, selling luxury pelts that often ended up in China, foreign farms have sprung up, threatening the business.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pelt
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