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Meanings of clockwise in English
In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock.
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Usage of clockwise in English
1
Each point is closing in on the next point clockwise to it.
2
The means that the counter-clockwise torque and clockwise torque must be equal.
3
In a clockwise direction, move about the ritual area in a circle.
4
He gave the key a half-turn clockwise and pushed the door open.
5
Progressing clockwise round the Circle, we begin in the East with Air.
6
He circled the net clockwise three times, then he skated counterclockwise once.
7
Carefully, his fingers trembling, he gave the bulb a gentle clockwise turn.
8
The dial slowly clicked counter-clockwise, and the readout indicated a falling temperature.
9
He tried it in the clockwise direction, but that, too, was fruitless.
10
What was left of the plane had entered a tight, clockwise spiral.
11
Dougal adjusted his grip on the handle and turned it clockwise now.
12
Three minutes later its clockwise partner rotated in the opposite direction.
13
When she did run, which way was it: clockwise or anticlockwise?
14
The horizon lurched and angled as the city coiled clockwise in the water.
15
As usual, we will start to my left and go clockwise.
16
A clockwise or counterclockwise movement cuts that character list in half.
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Clockwise through the time
Clockwise across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common