What does lengthwise mean?
Lengthwise means In the long direction of an oblong object..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
In the long direction of an oblong object..
A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.
Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.
Use lengthwise when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lengthwise means In the long direction of an oblong object..
Common synonyms include axial, longitudinal, lengthways, longitudinally.
Possible antonyms include crosswise.
A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.
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