In fencing, a movement or action timed to counter or oppose an opponent's attack at the exact moment it occurs.
From counter- + time. Developed in fencing terminology to describe the crucial element of timing in defensive maneuvers. The term became prominent in Renaissance fencing manuals.
In fencing, countertime isn't about defense—it's about predicting exactly when your opponent will move and striking at that precise instant, turning their own tempo against them.
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