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Clockwise   Listen
adjective
clockwise  adj., adv.  In the same direction as the hands of a clock rotate, as viewed from in front of the clock face; said of that direction of a rotation about an axis, or about a point in a plane, which is ordinarily reckoned negative. Also said of the direction of a spiral, in which case the term right-handed is more common. Opposite of counterclockwise, and left-handed.
Synonyms: right-handed, dextrorotary, dextrorotatory.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Clockwise" Quotes from Famous Books



... directions regarding seaming rolls given below have been observed. To set the rolls proceed as follows: Loosen the nut on the bottom of the seaming-roll pin. With a screw driver turn the seaming-roll pin counter clockwise—that is, from right to left. Turn very slightly and, while holding the seaming-roll pin with the screw driver in the left hand, tighten nut with the right hand, ...
— Every Step in Canning • Grace Viall Gray



Words linked to "Clockwise" :   dextrorotary, right-handed, counterclockwise



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