Spoonwise

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Closely nestled together, like spoons. not-comparable

    "Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back."

Synonyms

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spoonways

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"Finally, Elaine rolled over and fitted herself spoonwise against the solid wall of Burton's back."

Etymology

From spoon + -wise.

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