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ἀνακοπή

ἀνακοπή, a beating back: the recoil

ἀνα-κοπή, ἡ,
  • resistance, check due to collision, Epicur. Ep. 1 p.7 U. (pl.), Phld. D. 1.14 (pl.), Plu. Profect. 2.76f, cf. Lat.viv. 1128c.
    • II recoil of the waves, Id. Pyrrh. 15, cf. J. BJ 1.21.6; in a tidal river, Str. 3.5.9.
    • III back-water, Plu. Alex. 44.
    • IV clashing of vowels in hiatus, etc., D.H. Comp. 22, cf. Dem. 38.

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