n. & v.
n. 1 a a restraint that opposes something. b a restraint that operates against another. 2 a second check, esp. for security or accuracy. 3 archaic a retort.
v.tr. make a countercheck on.
n. & v.
n. 1 a a restraint that opposes something. b a restraint that operates against another. 2 a second check, esp. for security or accuracy. 3 archaic a retort.
v.tr. make a countercheck on.
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012