Clockwise and Counterclockwise Clockwise means moving in the direction of the hands on a clock. Most screws and bolts are tightened, and faucets/taps are closed, by turning clockwise. Counterclockwise / Anticlockwise The opposite direction is called counterclockwise in the US (or anticlockwise in the UK). @ingliztiliuzz 4.5K views07:18
