Pronunciation: /klɑkˌwaɪz/
adjective describing the direction in which the hands of a clock move
A1 To tighten the screw, turn it clockwise.
A2 The instructions said to rotate the knob clockwise.
B1 The group decided to walk around the room clockwise.
B2 The gears in the machine need to move in a clockwise direction.
C1 The artist carefully painted the intricate design in a clockwise pattern.
C2 The dancers moved gracefully in a clockwise formation on stage.
adverb in the direction that the hands of a clock move
A1 Turn the knob clockwise to open the door.
A2 The teacher asked the students to pass the ball clockwise.
B1 When assembling the furniture, make sure to screw the parts together clockwise.
B2 The pilot instructed the co-pilot to turn the plane clockwise to avoid turbulence.
C1 The dancers moved gracefully around the stage, spinning clockwise in perfect synchronization.
C2 The engineer carefully adjusted the gears, ensuring they rotated clockwise to prevent any malfunctions.
formal The gears in the machine must be turned clockwise to ensure proper functioning.
informal To tighten the screw, just give it a twist clockwise.
slang When you're lost in the city, just keep walking around clockwise until you find your way.
figurative The project seemed to be going in circles, but then suddenly everything started moving clockwise towards completion.
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