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counterclockwise

/ˌkaʊntəˈklɒk.waɪz/

/ˌkaʊntərˈklɑk.waɪz/

counterclockwiseadjective

more counterclockwise

Comp.

most counterclockwise

Super.

/ˌkaʊntəˈklɒk.waɪz/

/ˌkaʊntərˈklɑk.waɪz/

Translations

против часовой стрелки

The fan rotates in a counterclockwise direction.

Вентилятор вращается в направлении против часовой стрелки.

Definitions

Moving in the opposite direction to the way the hands of a clock move.

The dancers moved in a counterclockwise direction around the circle.

Oriented or arranged so that rotation would proceed in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

The galaxy has a distinctive counterclockwise spiral pattern.

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counterclockwiseadverb

/ˌkaʊn.təˈklɒk.waɪz/

/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈklɑk.waɪz/

Translations

против часовой стрелки

Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Поверните ручку против часовой стрелки, чтобы уменьшить громкость.

Additional translations

в обратном направлении

в противоположном направлении

Definitions

In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock move.

The dancers moved counterclockwise around the circle.

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