Clockwise
/ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adj, adv
adj, adv ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock. not-comparable
"In the southern hemisphere the flow of air around a low-pressure system is clockwise."
Adjective
- 1 in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock wordnet
Adverb
- 1 In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock. not-comparable
"Turn the handle clockwise to open it."
Adverb
- 1 in the direction that the hands of a clock move wordnet
Example
More examples"Do you have to turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise?"
Etymology
From clock + -wise.