Definition & Meaning of "clockwise"in English

clockwise

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

relational

ungradable

domain

direction, motion, time

Examples

The clockwise rotation of the ceiling fan helps circulate air in the room.

clockwise

in the direction of a clock's hands

Grammatical Information

Examples

She turned the knob clockwise to tighten the bolt.

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clock

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