clockwise

[klok-wahyz] / ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /

ADJECTIVE

orbiting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

revolving

STRONG

encircling

WEAK

counterclockwise going around

ADJECTIVE

right

Synonyms

WEAK

dexter dextral right-handed

Antonyms

WEAK

left

Example Sentences

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When a small portion of GldJ is removed, the motor reverses its rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The typical group rotation pattern occurs in a clockwise fashion.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

On Day 1, you play it clockwise; on Day 2, counterclockwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

The clockwise section was reopened at about 14:00, but it was not reopened anti-clockwise until 06:00.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Three: Turn the filling plunger clockwise until it stops.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg