counterclockwise

adverb

coun·​ter·​clock·​wise ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈkläk-ˌwīz How to pronounce counterclockwise (audio)
: in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate as viewed from in front
counterclockwise adjective

Examples of counterclockwise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pressing down on the wrench, move it counterclockwise then clockwise. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 In an interlude, characters move counterclockwise as Amaliel (Evan Spigelman), a spiritual messenger, sings about concepts to be used as a starting point: truth, dignity, humility, and mercy. Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024 The moderate hike will begin heading counterclockwise along Deam Lake Loop (Yellow Trail), come out near the Office/Nature Center, and finish by heading North on Trail 2 from the Apple Orchard Picnic Shelter. Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024 Young and Donahoe suggested ensuring your ceiling fans run counterclockwise to create a cooling breeze. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for counterclockwise 

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Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of counterclockwise was in 1888

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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterclockwise. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

counterclockwise

adverb
coun·​ter·​clock·​wise ˌkau̇nt-ər-ˈkläk-ˌwīz How to pronounce counterclockwise (audio)
: in a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate
counterclockwise adjective
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