Widthways

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    widthwise The direction of the width of an object or place. not-comparable

    "Make a widthways cut."

Adverb
  1. 1
    widthwise Directed across the width of an object or place. not-comparable

    "The tubes should be placed widthways inside the box."

Synonyms

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broadsidesidewaysthrough

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"The tubes should be placed widthways inside the box."

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