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counterclockwise Definition and Meaning in English (counterclockwise definition)

adverb
Synonyms:anticlockwise
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Counterclockwise definition: Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

Definitions of Counterclockwise

  1. 1adverb

    Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

  2. 2adjective

    Oriented or moving in the direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate.

Example Sentences

casual

“Turn the knob counterclockwise to unlock the door.”

general

“The dancer spun counterclockwise across the stage.”

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Counterclockwise definition: Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.
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'Counterclockwise' translates to 'counterclockwise' in English. Counterclockwise definition: Moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.
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