English Explanatory Dictionary

clockwise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.
adj
  1. Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

Pronunciation

klŏk'wīz /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ En-us-clockwise.ogg

Word forms

clockwise

Etymology

From clock + -wise.

Synonyms

CW dextrorotatory sunwise deasil

Antonyms

ACW anticlockwise CCW counterclockwise counter-clockwise withershins widdershins

Derived words

clockwisely clockwiseness contraclockwise
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