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clockwise

Pronunciation: /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

The English word “clockwise” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

adjective

  1. Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

Etymology

From clock + -wise.

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