Definition of counterclockwise Counterclockwise

/kawˌntɚklɔˈkwajz/ - [kawnterklokwayz] - coun•ter•clock•wise

We found 4 definitions of counterclockwise from 2 different sources.

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What does counterclockwise mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

counterclockwise - in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
  anticlockwise, contraclockwise
  clockwise in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
  sinistral of or on the left; "a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer"; "a sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost"

Adverb

counterclockwise - in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!"
  anticlockwise
  clockwise in the direction that the hands of a clock move; "please move clockwise in a circle"
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  • counterclockwise (Adverb)
    In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.
  • counterclockwise (Adjective)
    Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

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