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/an'ti klok"wuyz'/, adj., adv. Chiefly Brit.counterclockwise.[1895-1900; ANTI- + CLOCKWISE]
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anticlockwise — an|ti|clock|wise [ˌæntıˈklɔkwaız US ˈkla:k ] adv, adj BrE moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock American Equivalent: counterclockwise ≠ ↑clockwise ▪ Turn the lid anticlockwise … Dictionary of contemporary English
anticlockwise — adverb, adjective BrE moving in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock; counterclockwise AmE: Turn the lid anticlockwise opposite clockwise … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
anticlockwise — adv. & adj. adv. in a curve opposite in direction to the movement of the hands of a clock. adj. moving anticlockwise … Useful english dictionary
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anticlockwise — adjective or adverb Date: 1890 chiefly British counterclockwise … New Collegiate Dictionary
