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.
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012