"countercraft" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From counter- + craft. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|counter|craft}} counter- + craft Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} countercraft (uncountable)
  1. Strategies or tactics that serve to counter something. Tags: uncountable
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