Meaning ofcounterin English

Noun

1. a person who counts; tallies data
2. an object used for counting; a disc or marker
3. a table for counting money; conducting business
   The store clerk worked behind the counter all day.
4. a device for tracking; keeping score
   The athlete used a counter to track her running distance.
5. a shop surface for transactions; examining goods
   The customer leaned on the counter to ask a question.
6. a kitchen surface for food preparation
   The chef prepared the meal on the counter near the stove.
7. a bathroom surface with a washbasin
   The bathroom had a large counter with two sinks.
8. a variable tracking a count (in programming)
   The programmer used a counter to keep track of the loop iterations.
9. a device tracking website visits; online interactions
   The website owner installed a counter to monitor daily traffic.
10. a stone closer to center than opponent's
    The player carefully placed a counter on the board to block her opponent.
11. a defensive move in martial arts; reaction to opponent
    The boxer learned a counter to defend against her opponent's punch.
12. a vessel's overhanging stern portion
    The sailor climbed aboard via the counter of the small sailboat.
13. a musical part (contrasting the main part); formerly called contra
    The composer wrote a beautiful counter to harmonize with the main melody.
14. the inner space of a typographic character
    The font designer carefully adjusted the counter of the letter "o" to improve readability.