noun
- a shot or stroke made in return or in opposition to an opponent's shot, especially in sports or combat
Usage: commonly used in fencing, tennis, and other competitive sports
Examples
- The fencer executed a perfect countershot after her opponent's initial attack.
- In tennis, a well-timed countershot can turn the momentum of the match.
- He blocked the punch and delivered a countershot to his opponent's ribs.
- The boxer's countershot caught his rival off guard.
- She waited for the right moment to unleash her countershot during the rally.