Definition of 'counterclockwise'

Adjective

1. in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
      Synonyms: anticlockwise contraclockwise
      Antonyms: clockwise

Adverb

1. in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!"
      Synonyms: anticlockwise
      Antonyms: clockwise

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