clockwise

BrE /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ AmE /ˈklɑːkwaɪz/

adjective / adverb en → es

1 DIRECTION [adjective / adverb] B1

moving or turning in the same direction as the hands of a clock; to the right in the northern hemisphere

en sentido horario, en dirección derecha (hemisferio norte)

  • turn clockwise

Collocations clockwise direction · clockwise movement

  • Turn the screw clockwise.

    Gire el tornillo en sentido horario.

2 MOTION [adjective / adverb] B2

to move or turn in a circular path from left to right, as indicated by the hands of a clock

moverse en círculos de izquierda a derecha

  • move clockwise

Collocations clockwise motion · clockwise rotation

  • The dancers moved clockwise around the room.

    Los bailarines se movieron en círculos de izquierda a derecha por la sala.