courter

/ˈkɔːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A player in tennis who serves from the right side of the court.

“The young tennis player became a skilled courter and was soon competing in local tournaments.”

2. noun

A person or company that makes a payment in order to avoid a lawsuit or other legal action.

“The company decided to settle the lawsuit by paying the courter’s demanded amount.”

Synonyms

  • defaulter
  • server
  • serving player

Antonyms

  • challenger
  • winner