counterstep

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ step.

Noun

counterstep (plural countersteps)

1. A measure taken to correct an action or situation; movement in the opposite direction.
2. The movement of dancers around a central point.

Verb

counterstep (third-person singular simple present countersteps, present participle counterstepping, simple past and past participle counterstepped)

1. To take an opposing step, as in dancing.