Definitions:
a long flat-topped fitment across which business is conducted in a shop or bank or refreshments are served in a cafeteria.

a small disc used in board games for keeping the score or as a place marker.

a device used for counting

speak or act in opposition to

in the opposite direction or in opposition to

responding to something of the same kind, especially in opposition

a thing which opposes or prevents something else

the curved part of the stern of a ship projecting aft above the waterline.

the white space enclosed by a letter such as o or c.

the back part of a shoe or boot, enclosing the heel.