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Vocabulary Entry
clockwise
|adjective • adverb
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A
adjective
Moving or rotating in the direction of the hands of a clock.
Example Sentences
"The carousel spun clockwise, delighting the children."
"You need to turn the knob clockwise to open the door."
"The clock hands moved clockwise around the face of the clock."
A
adverb
In a manner that follows the direction of the hands of a clock.
Example Sentences
"Please rotate the dial clockwise to set the time."
"The team moved clockwise around the table during the discussion."
"To tighten the screw, turn it clockwise."