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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A counterattack begun immediately after an opponent throws a jab, exploiting the opening in the opponent's position.

Verb

1. 1
   To employ a counterattack of this kind on (someone). ambitransitive

Etymology

From cross- + counter.

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