Clockwise: meaning, definitions and examples
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clockwise
[ ˈklɒkwaɪz ]
directional movement
Clockwise describes the motion or path that follows the same direction as the hands of a clock. This term is often used in contexts involving rotation, such as turning a knob, winding a spring, or navigating circular pathways. The opposite of clockwise is counterclockwise, which indicates movement in the opposite direction. Clockwise movement is commonly seen in gears, mechanical devices, and in daily activities like stirring liquids.
Synonyms
circularly, clockwise direction, rightward.
Examples of usage
- Turn the dial clockwise to increase the volume.
- The fan rotates in a clockwise direction.
- She spun the wheel clockwise to see the outcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "clockwise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 horário
🇮🇳 घड़ी की सुई की दिशा में
🇩🇪 im Uhrzeigersinn
🇮🇩 searah jarum jam
🇺🇦 за годинниковою стрілкою
🇵🇱 zgodnie z ruchem wskazówek zegara
🇯🇵 時計回り
🇫🇷 dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre
🇪🇸 en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
🇹🇷 saat yönünde
🇰🇷 시계 방향으로
🇸🇦 في اتجاه عقارب الساعة
🇨🇿 po směru hodinových ručiček
🇸🇰 po smere hodinových ručičiek
🇨🇳 顺时针
🇸🇮 v smeru urinega kazalca
🇮🇸 í átt klukkunnar
🇰🇿 сағат тілімен
🇬🇪 სათაურის მიმართულებით
🇦🇿 saat yönündə
🇲🇽 en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
Etymology
The term 'clockwise' originates from the behavior observed in traditional mechanical clocks, where the hands move in a circular motion from the top to the right, then down to the bottom, and finally back to the left. The word is a compound formed by 'clock,' referring to timekeeping devices, and 'wise,' which means direction or manner. The concept entered common usage in the 19th century as mechanical clocks became prevalent in everyday life. Prior to this, various terms were used to describe similar rotational movement but without the standardized direction associated with modern clocks. Over time, 'clockwise' became established in diverse fields, ranging from mathematics to engineering, and remains widely used today to indicate direction and movement.