Definitions for: Countermove

[n] an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.

Webster (1913) Definition: Coun`ter*move" (koun`t?r-m??v"), v. t. & i.
To move in a contrary direction to.

Coun"ter*move` (-m??v`), n. Countermovement

Synonyms: counterattack

See Also: attack, onrush, onset, onslaught