counterturn

[ koun-ter-turn ]

noun
  1. a turn in an opposing or contrary direction.

  2. an unexpected twist or turn of events in the plot of a story, play, or the like.

Origin of counterturn

1
First recorded in 1580–90; counter- + turn

Words Nearby counterturn

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