Mechanical Terminology

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing the direction in which the hands of a clock move

adverb in the direction that the hands of a clock move

  • The gears in the machine must be turned clockwise to ensure proper functioning.
  • To tighten the screw, just give it a twist clockwise.
  • When you're lost in the city, just keep walking around clockwise until you find your way.
  • The project seemed to be going in circles, but then suddenly everything started moving clockwise towards completion.

verb to cough up or expel something from the throat or lungs

  • The researcher was able to hoke up the data for the presentation.
  • I can hoke up some snacks for the party tonight.
  • Let's hoke up a plan to sneak out of the house.
  • She tried to hoke up an excuse for being late, but no one believed her.