adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Laid out or moving in a square. not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   With a square layout or motion. not-comparable

   "[…] taken either squarewise or roundwise the skull was 4 inches across."

Example

More examples

"[…] taken either squarewise or roundwise the skull was 4 inches across."

Etymology

From square + -wise.

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