Definition & Meaning of "counterclockwise"

counterclockwise

moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion

counterclockwise

following the opposite direction of a clock's hands

counterclockwise

adj

Example

The counterclockwise direction of the wind pushed the sailboat toward the shore.

The counterclockwise spin of the carousel delighted the children.

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