Clockwise and Rotary

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Clockwise adjective - In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock.

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Rotary and clockwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotary" instead an adjective "Clockwise".

Rotary adjective - Describing a circle; moving in a circle.

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Clockwise and rotary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clockwise" instead an adjective "Rotary".

Nearby Words: rotate, rotation, rotatory, rota

Rotary Joystick: A special joystick where the handle can also be twisted clockwise or counterclockwise to shift the character's aim, without altering the direction of movement (this fell out of favor to the competing "twin stick" setup of just two joysticks).

Source: Useful Notes / General Gaming Gamepads

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