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    counterclockwise

    US /ˌkaʊntərˈklɑ:kwaɪz/

    ・

    UK /ˌkaʊntəˈklɒkwaɪz/

    A1
    adv.AdverbIn a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move
    adv.AdverbIn the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
    adv.AdverbIn the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
    The carousel spins counterclockwise.
    adj.AdjectiveMoving in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.
    The counterclockwise movement of the dancers was mesmerizing.

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    Euler's formula with introductory group theory

    24:28Euler's formula with introductory group theory
    • For example, you could rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise, and it looks totally the same to how it started.

      For example, you could rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise, and it looks totally the same to how it started.

    • For example, you could rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise,

      For example, you could rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise,

    B1

    The Simpsons | Balenciaga

    10:01The Simpsons | Balenciaga
    • Turn your head counterclockwise.

      Turn your head counterclockwise.

    • Counterclockwise?

      Counterclockwise?

    A2

    The Periodic Table in a 2D World

    04:22The Periodic Table in a 2D World
    • In particular, for a given amount of angular momentum, an electron can only be orbiting clockwise or counterclockwise, unlike 3D where there are a lot more possible orientations.

      In particular, for a given amount of angular momentum, an electron can only be orbiting clockwise or counterclockwise, unlike 3D where there are a lot more possible orientations.

    • In particular, for a given amount of angular momentum, an electron can only be orbiting clockwise or counterclockwise, unlike 3D where there are a lot more possible orientations.

      In particular, for a given amount of angular momentum, an electron can only be orbiting clockwise or counterclockwise, unlike 3D where there are a lot more possible orientations.

    B2

    The Rules that Rule Japan

    17:52The Rules that Rule Japan
    • We're at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and apparently, the rule is to run counterclockwise.

      We're at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, and apparently, the rule is to run counterclockwise.

    • We're at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and apparently the rule is to run counterclockwise.

      We're at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and apparently the rule is to run counterclockwise.

    B1

    Why Do Eclipses Travel WEST to EAST?

    03:59Why Do Eclipses Travel WEST to EAST?
    • Viewed from the north pole, the earth and moon both rotate counterclockwise, that is, towards the east.

      Viewed from the north pole, the earth and moon both rotate counterclockwise, that is, towards the east.

    • Viewed from the north pole, the Earth and moon both rotate counterclockwise—that is, towards the east.

      Viewed from the north pole, the Earth and moon both rotate counterclockwise—that is, towards the east.

    B1

    Bedtime Routine with CoComelon 💤 Lullabies for Kids | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

    32:19Bedtime Routine with CoComelon 💤 Lullabies for Kids | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
    • Counterclockwise, lefty, loosey.

      Counterclockwise, lefty, loosey.

    • Righty tighty, counterclockwise.

      Righty tighty, counterclockwise.

    B1

    What if the Earth were Hollow?

    03:59What if the Earth were Hollow?
    • and why hurricanes always spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

      and why hurricanes always spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

    • and why hurricanes always spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere). At the equator,

      and why hurricanes always spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere). At the equator,

    B1

    The Elegant Universe 02

    48:42The Elegant Universe 02
    • And it can also move clockwise and counterclockwise.

      And it can also move clockwise and counterclockwise.

    • And it can also move clockwise and counterclockwise.

      And it can also move clockwise and counterclockwise.

    B1

    The "dirty side" of a hurricane, explained

    05:07The "dirty side" of a hurricane, explained
    • Atlantic hurricanes like Milton, Helene, Katrina, ones in the northern hemisphere, rotate counterclockwise.

      Atlantic hurricanes like Milton, Helene, Katrina, ones in the northern hemisphere, rotate counterclockwise.

    • Atlantic hurricanes like Milton, Helene, Katrina, ones in the Northern Hemisphere, rotate counterclockwise.

      Atlantic hurricanes like Milton, Helene, Katrina, ones in the Northern Hemisphere, rotate counterclockwise.

    B1

    Indoor Flying Robots

    05:37Indoor Flying Robots
    • The air applies an equal and opposite reaction torque, pushing the vehicle in a counterclockwise direction.

      The air applies an equal and opposite reaction torque, pushing the vehicle in a counterclockwise direction.

    B1