counterpuncher

Noun

Meaning

(tennis) A player who returns every ball and relies on the opponent making mistakes

(boxing) A boxer who commonly counterpunches.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

retriever defensive baseliner

Examples

Sofia Kenin Emerges as a Fierce Counterpuncher Against Coco GauffReaching her first Grand Slam singles quarterfinal had the No. 14 seed in tears. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

counterpull counterpulsation counterpunch counterpuncture counterpunishment counterpurchase