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Counterclockwise

/kˌaʊntəˈrklɔkwaɪz/
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(adv) In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

The car was rotating counterclockwise (when viewed from above) until it faced to the right.
Turn the knob counterclockwise.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The car was rotating ____ (when viewed from above) until it faced to the right.

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