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counterclockwise
/ˌkaʊnɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/, /ˌkaʊntɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/
counterclockwise
01
moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The counterclockwise rotation of the propeller caused the airplane to turn left.
counterclockwise
01
in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
Grammatical Information
Examples
To loosen the screw, turn the wrench counterclockwise.
