counterstrokes

noun

variants or counter-strokes
plural of counterstroke
as in counterblows

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  1. counters
  2. strokes
  3. pounds
  4. clips
  5. counterpunches
  6. hooks
  7. socks
  8. cuffs
Noun
  • Use hydrogen peroxide to clean counters, remove fabric stains, and sanitize wooden cutting boards.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Observed 0ppm sanitizer residue on multiple wiping cloth on multiple prep counters.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of counters
Noun
  • Compared with the thick smudges of white on the fan that Amélie is holding, or the broad, lush strokes of the background, the sleeve is fidgety.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Scheffler won by three strokes over runner-up Viktor Hovland.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of strokes
Noun
  • France eats around 8 kilograms (18 pounds) of butter per person a year, so says the agriculture ministry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Acosta is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 175 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All in all, the stunt perfectly captures the current state of the attention economy, in which common sense is commonly traded for viral clips.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • So far, the Democrat has landed some counterpunches.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of counterpunches
Noun
  • The collection of minor hits and near-misses from the 1960s blended rough edges and euphoric hooks.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Lots of seemingly brave souls have submitted once activists got their hooks in them.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hooks
Noun
  • Best Compression Socks at Amazon Wearing compression socks on long flights helps reduce swelling and improve circulation.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Kelly, 41, rocked a sheer lace dress with short sleeves, pairing it with matching socks.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of socks
Noun
  • The matching collar and cuffs that fit with the general colour scheme — lovely stuff.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ribbed trim around the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem elevates the look.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuffs
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