Lengthwise

adj, adv

adj, adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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

Synonyms

All synonyms
lengthwaysalongat full lengthat lengthaxialend to end

Example

More examples

"Cut 1/3 off each potato lengthwise. Scoop flesh from each potato to within about 1/8 inch of the skins. Transfer flesh to a bowl."

Etymology

From length + -wise.

Related phrases

one-half lengthwise

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