Definitions

1. noun

work done by or for a counter, especially in a factory or on a ship.

“The ship’s counterwork involved repairing damaged equipment and replacing worn-out parts.”

2. noun

work that is done to counter or balance something.

“The counterwork of the opposing team’s strategy caught us off guard.”

3. verb

to counter or balance something.

“The new policy counterworked the effects of the previous one, resulting in a net gain.”