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Counterclockwise
/kˈaʊntəklˌɒkwaɪz/
/ˌkaʊnɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/, /ˌkaʊntɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/counterclockwise
01
moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion
Example
The counterclockwise spin of the carousel delighted the children.
The counterclockwise direction of the wind pushed the sailboat toward the shore.
counterclockwise
01
in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
Example
The counterclockwise spin of the carousel delighted the children.
The counterclockwise direction of the wind pushed the sailboat toward the shore.
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