countermoving
/ˈkaʊntərˌmuvɪŋ/
verb
- To move in an opposite or opposing direction, often in response to another movement.
- In chess, the knight countermoved to block the queen's attack.
- The two armies countermoved across the field, each trying to outflank the other.
- The dancer countermoved gracefully as her partner stepped forward.
adjective
- Moving in an opposite or contrary direction; acting against a previous motion.
- The countermoving forces in the debate created a tense atmosphere.
- The countermoving gears in the machine helped stabilize the rotation.
- A countermoving current in the river made swimming difficult.
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