Counterclockwise
Counterclockwise adjective - In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
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Synonyms for Counterclockwise
Rotatory and counterclockwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotatory" instead an adjective "Counterclockwise".
Rotatory
Rotatory adjective - Of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn.
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Synonyms for Rotatory
Counterclockwise and rotatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Counterclockwise" instead an adjective "Rotatory".
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Related pairs
- encircling and counterclockwise
- encircling and rotatory
- rotary and counterclockwise
- rotary and rotatory
- rotating and counterclockwise
- rotating and rotatory
- rotational and counterclockwise
- rotational and rotatory
- revolving and counterclockwise
- revolving and rotatory
- gyratory and counterclockwise
- gyratory and rotatory
- across the board and counterclockwise
- across the board and rotatory
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