English adjective: crosswise | |||
1. | crosswise lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction | ||
Samples | A crosswise street. The crosswise dimension. | ||
Similar | cross, cross-section, cross-sectional, thwartwise, transversal, transverse | ||
Antonyms | lengthways, lengthwise | ||
2. | crosswise in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross | ||
Similar | horizontal | ||
Antonyms | vertical, inclined, perpendicular | ||
English adverb: crosswise | |||
1. | crosswise not in the intended manner | ||
Samples | Things are going crosswise. | ||
2. | crosswise transversely | ||
Samples | The marble slabs were cut across. | ||
Synonyms | across, crossways | ||