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• counter stern — /ˈkaʊntə stɜn/ (say kowntuh stern) noun a ship s stern in which the shape extends out and aft to the after deck; elliptical stern …  

• Stern — For other meanings, see Stern (disambiguation). Detailed schematic of an elliptical or fantail stern[1] The stern is the rear or aft most part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up …   Wikipedia

• Counter — Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to designate… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• counter tenor — Counter Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• counter — counter1 [kount′ər] n. [ME countour: in senses 1 & 2 < OFr conteor < L computator < computare; in senses 3, 4, 5 < OFr contouer, counting room, table of a bank < ML computatorium < L computare,COMPUTE] 1. a) a person or thing… …   English World dictionary

• Counter (disambiguation) — For edit counters on Wikipedia, see Wikipedia:WikiProject edit counters. Counter may refer to: Counterattack, an attack intended to curtail an enemy attack. Countermeasure Countertop, a flat surface or worktop, possibly in a kitchen, shop, or… …   Wikipedia

• counter — counter1 /kown teuhr/, n. 1. a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc. 2. (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which… …   Universalium

• counter — Synonyms and related words: Geiger counter, Wilson chamber, X ray spectrograph, X ray spectrometer, abjure, adversary, adversative, adverse, adversive, advocate, against the grain, against the tide, against the wind, agree to disagree, alien,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• counter — I. /ˈkaʊntə / (say kowntuh) noun 1. a table or board on which money is counted, business is transacted, or goods are laid for examination. 2. (in a cafe, restaurant or hotel) a long, narrow table, shelf, bar, etc., at which customers eat. 3.… …  

• counter — 1. n. 1 a a long flat topped fitment in a shop, bank, etc., across which business is conducted with customers. b a similar structure used for serving food etc. in a cafeteria or bar. 2 a a small disc used for keeping the score etc. esp. in table… …   Useful english dictionary

• Stern (disambiguation) — The stern is the rear or aft part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship.Stern may also… …   Wikipedia