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clock·wise

clockwise

 
pronunciation:
klak waIz
part of speech: adjective & adverb
definition: When something turns clockwise, it turns in the same direction that the hands of a clock turn. Starting from the top, the hands of a clock move toward the right and down. When they reach the bottom, they move toward the left and up.
If you want to tighten the screw, you have to turn it clockwise.
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