Lengthwise
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lengthwise is an adjective meaning In the long direction of an oblong object.
Meaning
In the long direction of an oblong object.
Example Sentences
A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.
Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.
Synonyms for lengthwise
Depending on context, synonyms include axial, longitudinal, longitudinally, longways, longwise, fore-and-aft.
Antonyms for lengthwise
Common opposites include crosswise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include longways, longitudinal, longwise, axial, linear, longitudinally.
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