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clockwise Definition

clock·wise (-wīz′)

adverb, adjective

in the direction in which the hands of a clock rotate

Etymology: clock + -wise

clockwise Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: Normal setting is fully clockwise ( full output ).
  • then: Mull and Iona Super photo book by Allan Wright of his travels from Oban to Craignure and then clockwise round Mull.

Modifies a noun

  • rotation: For a clockwise rotation of x degrees, the nomenclature is C n where n is 360 / x.
  • direction: Turn the dial in a clockwise direction to its full extent.
  • carriageway: The M25 clockwise carriageway was closed for 22 hours.
  • motion: Rub a little baby oil or cream in clockwise circular motions from the navel outwards.
  • circle: Finish last turn facing clockwise round circle in waist hold.
  • circuit: However, this way is probably better enjoyed in ascent, in a clockwise circuit of the mountain.

Used with adjective complement

  • counter: The screen rotates 270 degrees, from pointing at the ground all the way around ( counter clockwise ) to facing your subject.
  • turn: The same result is the shaft of the motor turns clockwise ( are we going down the same track here?
  • go: Play still goes clockwise, and Bridge is still a game for four players!
  • travel: From the North: Get to the center of Manchester and travel clockwise ( east ) on the city center ring road.

Browse dictionary entries near clockwise

  1. clockmaker
  2. clocklike
  3. clocking pulse
  4. clock radio
  5. clock
  6. cloche
  7. clochard
  8. clobber
  9. cloakroom
  10. cloak-and-dagger
  1. clockwork
  2. clod
  3. clodhopper
  4. clodhoppers
  5. clodpoll
  6. clofibrate
  7. clog
  8. clog dance
  9. cloisonné
  10. cloister