clockwise

[ klok-wahyz ]

adverb

1. in the direction of the rotation of the hands of a clock as viewed from the front or above; circularly to the right from a point taken as the top.

adjective

1. directed clockwise:

   a clockwise movement.

clockwise

/ ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /

adverb

1. in the direction that the hands of a clock rotate; from top to bottom towards the right when seen from the front

Word History and Origins

Origin of clockwise¹

First recorded in 1885–90; clock ¹ + -wise

Example Sentences

On Friday morning, National Highways said two lanes on the clockwise carriageway between junction five, near Sevenoaks in Kent, and junction six, near Godstone in Surrey, had been closed.

From BBC

The Mane Stage is set up 90 degrees clockwise from where Coachella’s largest stage was, but at Stagecoach there are fewer stages overall.

From Los Angeles Times

This year’s event will have tweaks beyond the new date: Participants will cycle clockwise for the first time, starting and ending in Enumclaw as they circumnavigate Mount Rainier.

From Seattle Times

The result is a video showing the clockwise movement of two compact bright regions that trace a path around the black hole.

From Science Daily

And because winds around high pressure flow in a clockwise direction, this setup means we will keep northerly or north-westerly winds – so don't be expecting a heatwave.

From BBC

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