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counterattack
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verb
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
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noun
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
noun
An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
verb
Make a counterattack
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