anti-clockwise

[US]/[ˈæntiˌklɒkˌwɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈæntiˌklɑːkwɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Moving or acting in a direction opposite to the apparent movement of the sun (clockwise).
adv.In a direction opposite to the apparent movement of the sun (clockwise).
n.Movement or direction opposite to the apparent movement of the sun (clockwise).

Phrases & Collocations

anti-clockwise rotation

moving anti-clockwise

anti-clockwise direction

turn anti-clockwise

anti-clockwise motion

clockwise anti-clockwise

anti-clockwise path

anti-clockwise spin

anti-clockwise gear

going anti-clockwise

Example Sentences

the earth rotates anti-clockwise when viewed from above the north pole.

the turbine blades spun anti-clockwise to generate power.

he carefully steered the car anti-clockwise around the bend.

the dancer gracefully moved anti-clockwise across the stage.

the gears meshed, causing the shaft to turn anti-clockwise.

the radar dish rotated anti-clockwise, scanning the horizon.

the carousel horses moved in a continuous anti-clockwise circle.

the potter’s wheel spun anti-clockwise, shaping the clay.

the satellite’s orbit included a slight anti-clockwise component.

the wind turbine blades rotated anti-clockwise to capture wind energy.

the ship slowly turned anti-clockwise in the harbor.

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