counterclockwise

adv 1adj 1

Definitions

adv

In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

adj

Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

ADJ.

clockwise, open

VERB + COUNTERCLOCKWISE

rotating, screw, turn

PREP.

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adjective — in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a

adverb — in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands

The car was rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from above) until it faced to the right.

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Turn the knob counterclockwise.

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How do you tighten this screw? Clockwise or counterclockwise?

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How do you tighten a screw, clockwise or counterclockwise?

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How do you tighten this bolt? Clockwise or counterclockwise?

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How do you tighten this bolt, clockwise or counterclockwise?

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