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Clockwise

//ˈklɒkwaɪz// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock wordnet
Adverb
  1. 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. 1
    in the direction that the hands of a clock move wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From clock + -wise.

Etymology 2

From clock + -wise.

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