COUNTERCLOCKWISE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

counterclockwise

adverb

Definition of counterclockwise next

as in reversely

in the direction opposite to movement of a clock's hands Turn the screw counterclockwise one full turn.

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Recent Examples of counterclockwise In the summer, switch ceiling fans to run counterclockwise to push cool air downward. —

Austin American-Statesman, 22 Aug. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for counterclockwise

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