counterclockwise
/ˌkaʊntərˈklɑkwaɪz/
adjective
- Moving or oriented in a direction opposite to the hands of a clock.
- The counterclockwise rotation of the fan created a cooling breeze.
- The hurricane's counterclockwise spin is typical in the Northern Hemisphere.
- They followed a counterclockwise path around the park.
adverb
- In the direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock; anticlockwise.
- To loosen the screw, rotate it counterclockwise.
- The dancers moved counterclockwise around the circle.
- Turn the knob counterclockwise to open the valve.
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