ко́нтра — meaning in English

English meaning

• barb noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
• counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
• fluke noun A lucky, accidental success unlikely to happen again.

Senses

ко́нтра is used for these senses in English:

• barb The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
• counter (martial arts) A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
• fluke A metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons (such as a bill), made in various forms depending on function, whether used for grappling or to penetrate armour when swung at an opponent.

barb — full definition

1. noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
2. noun A sharp, cutting remark meant to hurt or provoke.
3. noun Any of various small freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels near the mouth.
4. verb To fit something with barbs.

counter — full definition

1. noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
2. noun A device or variable that keeps track of a running total.
3. verb To respond to or oppose an action, argument, or attack.
4. adv In the opposite direction or contrary to something.

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