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clockwise

/ˈklɑːkwaɪz/
Word
Definition

If something moves clockwise, it moves in a circle in the same direction as a clock.

Example Sentence

Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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