Clockwise (adverb)

In the direction that the hands of a clock move; from the top to the right, then down, then to the left, and back to the top again.

Origin:

From the direction in which the hands of a clock move.

Examples:

1. Twist the cap clockwise to tighten it.
2. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature.
3. The fan blades rotate clockwise.
4. The dancer spun clockwise on her toes.
5. The arrow on the map points clockwise.