anticlockwise
/ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/
adjective
- Moving or oriented in a direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock.
- The diagram shows an anticlockwise spiral.
- They followed an anticlockwise route around the park.
- The anticlockwise rotation of the fan helped cool the room.
adverb
- In the direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock; counterclockwise.
- Turn the knob anticlockwise to open the valve.
- The dancers moved anticlockwise around the circle.
- To loosen the screw, twist it anticlockwise.
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