counterpuncher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A player who returns every ball and relies on the opponent making mistakes
  2. A boxer who commonly counterpunches.

Word forms

counterpuncher counterpunchers

Etymology

From counterpunch + -er.

Synonyms

defensive baseliner retriever
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