Crossword clues for countermove
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Countermove \Coun`ter*move"\ (koun`t?r-m??v"), v. t. & i. To move in a contrary direction to.
Countermove \Coun"ter*move`\ (-m??v`), n. Countermovement \Coun"ter*move`ment\ (-ment). A movement in opposition to another.
Wiktionary
n. A move in opposition or response to a preceding move. vb. To move in opposition or in retaliation.
WordNet
n. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. [syn: counterattack]
Usage examples of "countermove".
But there may be some word, some gesture, some cautious countermove, and you, I trust, will not miss it.
Wolfe was expecting some word or gesture or countermove, and my instructions were to keep him posted, but I couldn’t for the life of me see anything helpful in Rosa’s wanting me to embrace her.
However, if my calculations are correct there is a finite chance that I can make a countermove that might save us.
There was his crew… his ship… If his death bought Singa additional time to launch his countermove, so be it.
And then came the countermove on the part of the attack, as he had expected.
It was mathematically possible to calculate the rate of progress of the approaches and the destructible effect of the batteries, to predict every move and countermove in advance, and to foretell within an hour the moment of the final assault.
Instead of falling for the feint, Kasan countermoved and caught Gavin's left elbow in a lock.
She was sweating freely, breathing hard-her blood pumped hot and strong as she moved and countermoved, took blows and gave them.
Aware that Lady Mara would require his updated reports by the fastest possible means to guard against possible countermoves by the Anasati or other foes made bold by the Assembly's constraints, Arakasi had shortened his stay to a hurried exchange of messages.
Aware that Lady Mara would require his updatedreports by the fastest possible means to guard againstpossible countermoves by the Anasati or other foes madebold by the Assembly's constraints, Arakasi had shortenedhis stay to a hurried exchange of messages.
If they decided to launch it before countermoves began, how long would it be before space weapons lashed out at the mainland?