† counter-ˈcalk,v.Obs.rare—1. [counter- 1: cf. calk v.3, and F. contrecalquer to trace in reverse.] trans. To trace as counterparts. 1662Evelyn Chalcogr. 47 Vago de Capi did things..in a new way of Charo Scuro, or Mezzo Tinto, by the help of two plates, exactly counter-calked, one serving for the shadow.