clockwise direction
one that proceeds in the same direction as a clock's hands
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clockwise direction
Summary
clockwise direction is a rotational direction[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- clockwise direction's instance of is recorded as rotational direction[3].
- clockwise direction's said to be the same as is recorded as outer loop[4].
- clockwise direction's said to be the same as is recorded as inner loop[5].
- clockwise direction's said to be the same as is recorded as sunwise[6].
- clockwise direction is the opposite of anticlockwise direction[7].
- clockwise direction's Unicode character is recorded as ↷[8].
- clockwise direction's Unicode character is recorded as ↻[9].
- clockwise direction's facet of is recorded as chirality[10].
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Definition and Type
clockwise direction's instance of is recorded as rotational direction[3]. It is the opposite of anticlockwise direction[7].
Why It Matters
clockwise direction has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]