adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   directed across the breadth of an object or place.

   "Make a breadthwise cut."

Adverb

1. 1
   Across the breadth of an object or place.

   "The tubes should be placed breadthwise inside the box."

Adverb

1. 1
   in the direction of the breadth wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

breadthwaysbreadthwaysbroadsidebroadwisesidewaysthrough

Example

More examples

"The tubes should be placed breadthwise inside the box."

Etymology

From breadth + -wise.

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