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Lengthwise

adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the long direction of an oblong object. not-comparable

    "A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools."

Adjective
  1. 1
    running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In the long direction of an oblong object. not-comparable

    "Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in the direction of the length wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From length + -wise.

Etymology 2

From length + -wise.

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