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counterclockwise

[ koun-ter-klok-wahyz ]

adjective

  1. in a direction opposite to that of the normal rotation of the hands of a clock; not clockwise.


counterclockwise

/ ˌkaʊntəˈklɒkˌwaɪz /

adverb

  1. in the opposite direction to the rotation of the hands of a clock Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)anticlockwise


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Word History and Origins

Origin of counterclockwise1

First recorded in 1885–90; counter- + clockwise

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Example Sentences

The hook is generated by heavy rain wrapping counterclockwise around a low- to mid-level updraft circulation, called the mesocyclone.

When playing sound, the sprockets move counterclockwise so the tape can roll over the magnet head from left to right.

If you spin it counterclockwise, you’ll see the tape unraveling inside the casing.

Rest for 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat for another 20 to 40 seconds, rolling the ball counterclockwise.

Rotate the swab counterclockwise, fold the card to bring the test strip in contact with the swab, and that’s it.

Clockwise rotation of the knob increases the volume, counterclockwise rotation diminishes the volume.

Harrington exclaimed impatiently, then moved the threatened piece counterclockwise on the circle where he had placed it.

Turn the distributor counterclockwise until the points have just begun to open.

Proceeding counterclockwise around northern Albania, the watershed divide was abandoned altogether along the northeast boundary.

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