What does endwise mean?
Endwise means Upright, or standing on end..
Endwise
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
Upright, or standing on end..
Definitions by Sense
- Upright, or standing on end.
- With the end towards the front or towards the observer.
- Towards the ends.
- On-end; upright; pertaining or relating to the end.
Example Sentences
... modes to the exclusion of either radial arms or any specific curve, my invention not referring to these modes, but to neutralising the endwise pressure on the axis, as more particularly stated hereinafter in my claim of invention.
But the same slender member in bending and not in endwise compression can stand an extreme fiber stress several ...
Synonyms for endwise
Antonyms for endwise
Related Words
Word Forms
- more endwise
- most endwise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for endwise?
Common synonyms include endways, lengthwise, sideways, sidewise.
What is the opposite of endwise?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use endwise in a sentence?
... modes to the exclusion of either radial arms or any specific curve, my invention not referring to these modes, but to neutralising the endwise pressure on the axis, as more particularly stated hereinafter in my claim of invention.
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