countershot

A noun referring to a return shot or a retaliatory action, often used in contexts of photography, film, or conflict.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un tir de réponse ou une action de riposte, souvent utilisé dans les contextes de la photographie, du cinéma ou des conflits.

1. Return shot C1 formal

   A shot made in response to an opponent's shot, especially in sports or combat.

   • The tennis player delivered a powerful countershot that won the point.
   • In fencing, a quick countershot can catch an opponent off guard.
   • The boxer's countershot landed perfectly after dodging the jab.

   🇫🇷Contre-tir

   Synonymes: counterreplyresponsereturnriposte