How to Use clockwise in a Sentence

clockwise

adverb

• Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.
• Now, go clockwise around the building to the very far end of the long brick wall in the back.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland.com, 30 Mar. 2018
• The truck then spun clockwise and went through the guardrail on the south side of the highway, coming to a rest in the lanes for southbound traffic.
  — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 26 June 2017
• First, the chef pushed the wok forward and rotated it clockwise to catch the falling rice.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 12 Feb. 2020
• Place the pivot point of a rafter square on the top corner of the leg, and turn it clockwise so its 20-degree mark lines up with the edge of the board.
  — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2020
• The bus spun clockwise, ran off the right side of the road, rolled, and came to rest on its top, facing south, officers said.
  — Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2019
• Offer the host a taste first, and then serve the table, going clockwise to each person.
  — Sarah Solomon, Town & Country, 28 July 2017
• Offer the host a taste first, and then serve the table, going clockwise to each person.
  — Sarah Solomon, Town & Country, 28 July 2017
• Starting in the middle and circling clockwise, pour just enough water to get all the grounds wet.
  — Marie Claire, 29 Sep. 2017
• The Mazda spun clockwise 180 degrees and traveled off the west edge of the roadway, the rear of the car collided with two trees.
  — Mark Gomez, The Mercury News, 23 May 2017
• The racers circled counter-clockwise along the back turn slapping more hands.
  — Alaska Dispatch News, 14 Sep. 2017
• Push down gently on the dough and rotate your hand clockwise, tucking the dough under to form a tight ball.
  — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 2 Aug. 2019
• The trail begins south of the visitor center and moves counter clockwise.
  — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, 19 Dec. 2017
• Fabric in frames, clockwise from top left: Fernerie in 01—Madeaux (T); madeaux.com.
  — House Beautiful, 7 Sep. 2017
• Attach the power wires to the brass terminal screws so the rounded hooks point clockwise.
  — Pm Staff, Popular Mechanics, 7 Mar. 2018
• Raise your right leg, and keeping your knee bent, rotate your leg clockwise in a wide circle.
  — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 30 Jan. 2018
• The fibers were twisted clockwise to form yarn, and then three lengths of the yarn were twisted in the opposite direction to make string.
  — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2020
• After each press of the edge, rotate disc 45 degrees clockwise.
  — Lisa Ludwinski, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2018
• The action moves clockwise around the table, and two players are committed to the blinds every hand.
  — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 7 May 2018
• There is one tricky thing to figure out—should the cat move clockwise or counterclockwise?
  — Rhett Allain, WIRED, 3 June 2019
• The racecourse, on Providence Road, is about a mile around, and the horses run clockwise for two or three laps depending on the race.
  — Corey Sharp, Philly.com, 19 May 2018
• Next, quickly pass the weight around your body five times clockwise and then five times counterclockwise.
  — Christine Yu, Outside Online, 10 Apr. 2018
• Players vied to send their pieces to the center of a coiled, snake-like board, traveling counter-clockwise as guided by dice rolls.
  — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2020
• The dealer will deal each player one card at a time, clockwise around the table, including one for the house/dealer.
  — Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Sep. 2017
• To lower the action, simply turn each saddle screw clockwise with an Allen wrench.
  — Henry Robertson, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2018
• Turning counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere just like on Earth, the cyclones are clearly clustered near the poles.
  — Marcia Dunn, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2017
• High pressure over the Atlantic will import mild air from the south; winds circulate clockwise around the centers of highs.
  — Anthony R. Wood, Philly.com, 10 Apr. 2018
• Simply turning the direction of your ceiling fan clockwise during the colder months will pull the cool air up and push the warm air out.
  — Leah Napoliello, Houston Chronicle, 20 Oct. 2017
• The impact sent the Hyundai spinning counter-clockwise off the left side of the road and into a utility pole, according to police.
  — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, 25 June 2017
• If found, turn the handle on the main water valve clockwise, using a wrench if needed, to stop water flow into one's home.
  — Beau Evans, NOLA.com, 20 Jan. 2018

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