counterplay vs melee

counterplay

noun
  • A counterattack in a different part of the board. 

  • A subversive style of gameplay in which a player attempts to overturn the usual rules and conventions of the game. 

  • A game move made as a response. 

verb
  • To make a counterplay; to play in response. 

  • To counter; to contrast or contradict. 

melee

noun
  • A cavalry exercise in which two groups of riders try to cut paper plumes off the helmets of their opponents, the contest continuing until no member of one group retains his plume. 

  • A loud, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap. 

  • Lively contention or debate, skirmish. 

  • A battle fought at close range, (especially) one not involving ranged weapons; hand-to-hand combat; brawling. 

  • Any confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation. 

  • Small cut and polished gemstones sold in lots. 

verb
  • To physically hit in close quarters, as opposed to shooting, blowing up, or other ranged means of damage. Often refers to the usage of a hand-to-hand weapon. 

adj
  • Of a weapon: used in close-range combat. 

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