The top is turning clockwise.
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Clockwise
/ˈklɒkwaɪz/
Synonyms for "clockwise" (54 found)
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Strong matches (16)
dextroculardextrogyratedextrogyratorydextropedaldextrorotarydextrorseearthwardforwardhead over heelsheavenwardheels over headhomewardin a circlein a spinin a whirlin circles
Related words (27)
landwardleewardleftwardoffpositivereactionaryrightright handright wingright-handright-wingright-wingishrightwardroundround aboutround and roundseawardstarboardwiddershinswindward
Adjective(5 words)
Noun(2 words)
right turnright turns
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5 entriesclockwise metaphorclockwise motionclockwise movementclockwise rotationclockwise sequencing
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8 entriesclockwise directionclockwise loopclockwise motionclockwise orientationclockwise progressionclockwise rotationclockwise spiralclockwise sweep
Inflections
2 entriesmore clockwisemost clockwise
Derivations
5 entriesAntonyms
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4 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Do you have to turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Source: tatoeba (2782166)
The merry-go-round rotates clockwise.
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Venus rotates slowly on its axis in a clockwise direction, which is referred to as a "retrograde" rotation because it is the opposite of the seven other planets.
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