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English adjective: crosswise

1. crosswise lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction


SamplesA crosswise street.
The crosswise dimension.


Similarcross, cross-section, cross-sectional, thwartwise, transversal, transverse


Antonymslengthways, lengthwise

2. crosswise in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross


Similarhorizontal


Antonymsvertical, inclined, perpendicular


English adverb: crosswise

1. crosswise not in the intended manner


SamplesThings are going crosswise.

2. crosswise transversely


SamplesThe marble slabs were cut across.


Synonymsacross, crossways









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