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counter-thrust
noun[ C ]
(alsocounterthrust)uk /ˈkaʊn.təˌθrʌst/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌθrʌst/
a thrust(= a sudden or strong attack) that is made in reaction to another thrust, especially in sport or war:
They blocked their opponents' attack and staged counter-thrusts of their own.
Aerial photos showed forces massing for a counterthrust.
It was a game of thrust and counter-thrust that ended in a draw.
The two men parried each other's thrust and counter-thrust like two fencers.
Each progressive thrust has been followed by counter-thrusts and setbacks.
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