Meaning of the word anticlockwise in English

What does anticlockwise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

anticlockwise

US /ˌæn.t̬iˈklɑːk.waɪz/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/

Adverb

in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around

Example:
Turn the knob anticlockwise to open it.
The dancers moved anticlockwise around the stage.

Adjective

moving or arranged in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around

Example:
The spiral staircase goes in an anticlockwise direction.
He made an anticlockwise turn.