adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   directed across the width of an object or place.

   "Make a widthwise cut."

Adverb

1. 1
   Across the width of an object or place.

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

broadsidesidewaysthrough

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From width + -wise.

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