n. /kown"teuhr chek'/ ; v. /kown'teuhr chek"/ , n.
1. a check that opposes or restrains.
2. a check controlling or confirming another check.
v.t.
3. to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action.
4. to control or confirm by a second check.
[ 1550-60; COUNTER- + CHECK ]