Crosswise

Word Type

Adverb

Adjective

Adverb

Adjective

The word "crosswise" can be used as adverb, adjective, adverb and adjective.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

crosswisely one-half crosswise

Derived From

Related Terms

across crossing transversely

Similar Terms

cross cross section cross-section cross-sectional horizontal horizontal thwartwise transversal transversal transverse

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