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A beam attached to the platen of a printing-machine by rods which communicate to the platen a reciprocating motion. counterblast (koun'tėr-blåst), n. An opposing blast, literally or figuratively. counter-bond (koun'tėr-bond), n. A bond of indemnification given to one who has become security for another. counterbrace (koun' tėr-brās), n. 1. Naut., the lee brace of the foretop sail-yard.-2. In a frame, a brace which transmits a strain in an opposite direction from a main brace. counterbrace (koun-tér-brās'), v. t.; pret. and pp.counterbraced, ppr. counterbracing. Naut., to brace in opposite directions: as, to counterbrace the yards (that is, to brace the head-yards one way and the after-yards another, as while under way, for the purpose of checking headway or heaving to). counter-brand (koun'tėr-brand), n. A mark put on branded cattle, effacing the original brand. counterbuff (koun-ter-buf'), v. t. To strike back; meet by a blow in an opposite direction; drive back; stop by a blow or a sudden check in front. ing charg charge; specifically, a charge made by by an accused person against his accuser. countercharm (kounter-chärm), n. That which has the power of opposing or counteracting the effect of a charm; an opposite charm, as of one person in contrast with another. countercharm (koun-tér-chärm'), v. t. To counteract the effect of a charm or of charms upon; affect by opposing charms. countercheck (koun-ter-chek'), v. t. To oppose or frustrate by some obstacle; check. What we most intend is counter -check'd By strange and unexpected accidents. Middle ton, Family of Love, iv. 4. Counter- countercheck (koun'tér-chek), n. action of a check; a check matching a check. If I sent him word again [his beard] was not well cut, he would say, I lie: This is called the " Countercheck quarrelsome." Shak., As you Like it, v. 4. IMG:content-1439.png:[blocks in formation] term is sometimes used to include set - off and recoupment , and sometimes only those cro -claims which can be made the subject of an affirmative award in favor of the defendant.