COUNTERBRACE
Coun"ter*brace`, v. t.
1. (Naut.)
Defn: To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another.
2. (Engin.)
Defn: To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.
COUNTERBUFF
Coun`ter*buff" (koun`tr-bf"), v. t.
Defn: To strike or drive back or in an opposite direction; to stop by a blow or impulse in front. Dryden.
COUNTERBUFF
Coun"ter*buff` (koun"tr-bf`), n.
Defn: A blow in an opposite direction; a stroke that stops motion or cause a recoil.
COUNTERCAST
Coun"ter*cast` (koun"tr-kst`), n.