counterturn
counterturn · counterturns
A turn in the other directionA turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.
Meaning
2 sensesA turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.
The critical moment in a drama, when, contrary to expectation, the action is embroiled in new difficulties.
Origin
From counter- + turn.From counter- + turn.
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Forms
plural: counterturns| Singular | counterturn |
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