World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesno sentido horário
Pronunciation / Transliteration: nu sẽˈtʃi.du oˈɾa.ɾju
"Gire o parafuso no sentido horário."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Moving in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock.
"Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it."
- 1
Moving or oriented in the direction corresponding to the clockwise motion of clock hands.
"The runners completed a clockwise circuit around the track."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Combining the noun 'clock' (derived from Medieval Latin 'clocca', meaning bell) with the suffix '-wise' (from Old English 'wis', meaning manner or direction), this term emerged in the late 16th century. It originated to describe the standard direction of movement exhibited by the hands of a mechanical clock, which mimics the apparent motion of the sun in the Northern Hemisphere.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Clockwise"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Clockwise" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre
Transliteration: dɑ̃ lə sɑ̃ dez‿ɛɡɥij dyn mɔ̃tʁ
"Tournez le bouton dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre."
im Uhrzeigersinn
Transliteration: ɪm ˈuːɐ̯t͡saɪɡɐˌzɪn
"Drehen Sie die Schraube im Uhrzeigersinn."
in senso orario
Transliteration: in ˈsɛn.so oˈra.rjo
"Girare la manopola in senso orario."
en sentido horario
Transliteration: en senˈti.ðo oˈɾa.ɾjo
"Gira la tuerca en sentido horario."
no sentido horário
Transliteration: nu sẽˈtʃi.du oˈɾa.ɾju
"Gire o parafuso no sentido horário."
घड़ी की सुई की दिशा में
Transliteration: ghadi ki sui ki disha mein
"पेंच को घड़ी की सुई की दिशा में घुमाएँ।"
顺时针
Transliteration: shùn shí zhēn
"请按顺时针方向旋转螺丝。"
시계 방향으로
Transliteration: sigye banghyang-euro
"나사를 시계 방향으로 돌리세요."
時計回り
Transliteration: tokei mawari
"ネジを時計回りに回してください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
A formal, documented account of findings, investigations, or statistics issued by an authoritative body or government agency.
Used to express pleasure, realization, surprise, or understanding.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Clockwise"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.