To contradict, oppose. / (boxing) To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing. / To take action in response to; to respond. / (transitive, obsolete) To encounter.

Contrary or opposing

a cylindrical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

(transitive) To create such a conical recess. / (transitive) To cause to sink even with or below the surface.

(Britain) a set of rules and regulations aimed at tourists visiting the countryside

(geography) A region that straddles the border of Spain and France. / The region where the Basque language is spoken. / An autonomous community of Spain.

A county without direct administrative functions. e.g. Yorkshire, Perthshire, Dublin or Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

(music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

(transitive) To compose or arrange such music. / (transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.

Obsolete form of counterpane.