Clockwise

Pronunciation: /ˈklɑːˌkwaɪz/

Clockwise (adverb)

  1. In the direction that clock hands move, from the top around to the right and back again.
  2. With rotation in the same direction as a typical clock’s hands, used to describe angles and turns.

Examples

  • Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.
  • The arrow moves clockwise like clock hands.