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Definition of clockwise

clockwise

/ˈklɑːk.waɪz/
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• adverb

1

In a curve or circle following the same direction as the movement of the hands of a clock.

Example

"Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the volume on the speaker."

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• adjective

1

Moving or curving in a circle in the same direction as the hands of a clock when viewed from the front (from top to right, then down and to the left).

Example

"A brief clockwise turn of the key unlocked the heavy oak door."

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• Rhymes for clockwise

• Nearby Words

clockvine
clockwatcher
clockwatching
clockwise
clockwork
clod
clodhead

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, formed from 'clock' and the suffix '-wise' (meaning 'in the manner or direction of'), replacing earlier expressions like 'sunwise' or 'deasil' that referenced the apparent movement of the sun across the sky.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clockwise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clockwise
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