countercheck n 1: a check that restrains another check 2: something that checks the correctness of a previous check [syn: {countercheck}, {double check}] v 1: oppose or check by a counteraction [syn: {countercheck}, {counteract}] 2: check a second time
Countercheck \Coun`ter*check"\ (koun`t?r-ch?k"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Counterchecked} (-ch?ckt"); p. pr. & vb. n. {Counterchecking}.] To oppose or check by some obstacle; to check by a return check. [1913 Webster]
Countercheck \Coun"ter*check`\ (koun"t?r-ch?k`), n. 1. A check; a stop; a rebuke, or censure to check a reprover. [1913 Webster] 2. Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check. [1913 Webster] The system of checks and counterchecks. --J. H. Newton. [1913 Webster]