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clockwise

clock·wise

UK/ˈklɒkwaɪz/ US/ˈklɑˌkwaɪz/ uncommon
adjective (1) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock

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adverb

1.

in the direction that the hands of a clock move

  • “please move clockwise in a circle”
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Origin

From clock + -wise.

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