counterclockwise
coun
kaʊn
kawn
ter
tər
tēr
clock
klɑk
klaak
wise
waɪz
vaiz
/kˈa‍ʊntəklˌɒkwa‍ɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "counterclockwise"in English

counterclockwise
01

moving or turning in the opposite direction to the clockwise motion

anticlockwise

counterclockwise definition and meaning
Examples
The counterclockwise rotation of the propeller caused the airplane to turn left.
counterclockwise
01

in the opposite direction of a clock's hands

anticlockwise

counterclockwise definition and meaning
Examples
To loosen the screw, turn the wrench counterclockwise.
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