 crosswise |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction | |
| Examples: | "a crosswise street" "the crosswise dimension" |
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| Related terms: | lengthwise cross trans cross-section | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] transversely | |
| Synonyms: | across crossways | |
| Examples: | "the marble slabs were cut across" |
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| 3. | [ adverb ] not in the intended manner | |
| Examples: | "things are going crosswise" |
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| 4. | [ adjective ] in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross | |
| Related terms: | horizontal | |
| Similar spelling: |
crossways crosscheck cross-check crossjack crisis crookes |
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