Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
counterclockwise
adverb
/ˌkaʊntərˈklɒkwaɪz/
Definition
In the opposite direction to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
Examples
- Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it.
- The planets orbit the sun in a counterclockwise direction.
- When using the new machine, rotate the dial counterclockwise to increase speed.
Meaning
When something moves or turns counterclockwise, it goes in a direction to the left from the perspective of a person facing upward.
Synonyms
- anticlockwise
- leftward
- counterwise
