lengthwise

adj, adv — 2 senses

lengthwise

adj

Etymology From length + -wise.

1

In the long direction of an oblong object.

A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

lengthwise

adv

Etymology From length + -wise.

1

In the long direction of an oblong object.

Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

Derived terms: one-half lengthwise
Related terms: depthwise, heightwise, widthwise

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