- heel counter
- nouna piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot-
a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
• Syn: ↑counter• Hypernyms: ↑piece of leather
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
heel counter
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counter — counter1 [kount′ər] n. [ME countour: in senses 1 & 2 < OFr conteor < L computator < computare; in senses 3, 4, 5 < OFr contouer, counting room, table of a bank < ML computatorium < L computare,COMPUTE] 1. a) a person or thing… … English World dictionary
Counter — Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to designate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counter tenor — Counter Coun ter, n. [See {Counter}, adv., {Contra}.] 1. (Naut.) The after part of a vessel s body, from the water line to the stern, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mus.) Same as {Contra}. Formerly used to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Counter-Guerrilla — Seal of the Office of Defense Cooperation, Turkey. The 13 stars represent the original 13 US states, and indicate a United States Department of Defense organization (see seal).[1] Counter Guerrilla (Turkish: kontrgerilla) is the Turkish branch of … Wikipedia
counter — Synonyms and related words: Geiger counter, Wilson chamber, X ray spectrograph, X ray spectrometer, abjure, adversary, adversative, adverse, adversive, advocate, against the grain, against the tide, against the wind, agree to disagree, alien,… … Moby Thesaurus
counter — I. /ˈkaʊntə / (say kowntuh) noun 1. a table or board on which money is counted, business is transacted, or goods are laid for examination. 2. (in a cafe, restaurant or hotel) a long, narrow table, shelf, bar, etc., at which customers eat. 3.… …
counter — 1. n. 1 a a long flat topped fitment in a shop, bank, etc., across which business is conducted with customers. b a similar structure used for serving food etc. in a cafeteria or bar. 2 a a small disc used for keeping the score etc. esp. in table… … Useful english dictionary
counter — I. noun Etymology: Middle English countour, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare Date: 14th century 1. a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2. something of value in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
counter — I count•er [[t]ˈkaʊn tər[/t]] n. 1) a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc 2) (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which… … From formal English to slang
counter — counter1 noun 1》 a long flat topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or food and drinks are served. ↘N. Amer. a worktop. 2》 a small disc used in board games for keeping the score or as a place marker. ↘a token… … English new terms dictionary
