adj, adv, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of edgeway form-of, plural

Adjective

1. 1
   With the edge facing in the direction of movement. not-comparable

   "an edgeways motion"

2. 2
   With the edge uppermost. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   With the edge facing in the direction of movement. not-comparable
2. 2
   With the edge uppermost. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge wordnet
2. 2
   as if by an edge; barely wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

edgewiseasideaskancebroadsideedgewiseedgewise

Example

More examples

"When my wife's friend comes to visit, I find it hard to get a word in edgeways."

Etymology

From edge + -ways.

Related phrases

get a word in edgeways

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