Associations to the word «Counterclockwise»

Wiktionary

COUNTERCLOCKWISE, adverb. (US) (Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE, adjective. (US) (Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise

Dictionary definition

COUNTERCLOCKWISE, adverb. In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!".
COUNTERCLOCKWISE, adjective. In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.

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