Word: counterthrust
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
thrust
Definition: A thrust made against another; a counterblow.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: thrust
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.