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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Line up the arrow at the top with the one on the lens barrel and push the hood on to attach it, or simply twist it counterclockwise to remove it.
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PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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
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PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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
See All Example Sentences for counterclockwise
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“Counterclockwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterclockwise. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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