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countercheck
[koun-ter-chek, koun-ter-chek]
verb (used with object)
to oppose or restrain (a tendency, force, trend, etc.) by contrary action.
to control or confirm by a second check.
countercheck
noun
a check or restraint, esp one that acts in opposition to another
a restraint that reinforces another restraint
a double check, as for accuracy
verb
to oppose by counteraction
to control or restrain by a second check
to double-check
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of countercheck1
Example Sentences
To have his keys to count and countercheck.
We are, indeed, very fond of range, and if there is check, there should be countercheck; and in this view we are delighted to see these great Italians domesticated here.
It was not possible more cleverly to meet every difficulty, to countercheck every contingency, than by this subtle scheme.
That word fell on his ear for the first time from a white man's lips, and the stupefaction of it was a countercheck to his grief.
The countercheck was effectual, and from her position of vantage the lady fired her first shot.
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