1. counterpunch - Noun
2. counterpunch - Verb
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Source: WordNet(1) Defensive phase... a boxer covering up. (2) Defensive-offensive phase... a boxer covering up while seeking an opening to counterpunch. (3) Offensive-defensive phase... blocking punches with one hand while hitting with the other. (4) Offensive phase... hitting with both hands. Ernest King
A year later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin was still on the president’s mind: he feared that if he attacked/invaded Cuba the Russians might counterpunch by seizing Berlin. Source: Internet
In a week, they will make the ideal tart counterpunch to a rich creamy duck liver terrine. Source: Internet
One counterpunch and one letterpunch are produced for every letter or glyph making up a complete font. Source: Internet
Punchcutting : If the glyph design includes enclosed spaces ( counters ) then a counterpunch is made. Source: Internet
The finished counterpunch is hardened by heating and quenching ( tempering ), or exposure to a cyanide solution ( case hardening ). Source: Internet