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Counterclockwise - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adverb counterclockwise

is in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

As an adjective counterclockwise

is moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

counterclockwise

English

Alternative forms

* counter-clockwise

Adverb

(-)
  • (US, Canada) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

    • Synonyms

    * (opposite of clockwise) anticlockwise (UK), contraclockwise

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (US, Canada) Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise

    • Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.