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counterclockwise
01
moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion
Examples
The counterclockwise rotation of the propeller caused the airplane to turn left.
The counterclockwise spin of the carousel delighted the children.
counterclockwise
01
in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
Examples
To loosen the screw, turn the wrench counterclockwise.
Rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume on the stereo.
