cross-counter

noun, verb — 2 senses

cross-counter

noun

Etymology From cross- + counter.

1

Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A counterattack begun immediately after an opponent throws a jab, exploiting the opening in the opponent's position.

cross-counter

verb

Etymology From cross- + counter.

1

Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War Ambitransitive To employ a counterattack of this kind on (someone).

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