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clockwise

[klok-wahyz] / ˈklɒkˌwaɪz /
ADJECTIVE
orbiting
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
right
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Mom Priscilla Guzman, clockwise, Dad Javier Gutierrez and sons Julian and Javier Gutierrez enjoy the vibe of vintage clothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Moving clockwise from the lower right, our eye takes in the ducks, the cattle, the human trio, the driver, the hayricks and the harvesters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

When a small portion of GldJ is removed, the motor reverses its rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Turn the stop tap clockwise, turn off your heating, and open all your taps to quickly drain the system.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

According to the addition the previous owner had made, however, he ought to add a clockwise stir after every seventh counterclockwise stir.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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