widthwise

adj, adv — 2 senses

widthwise

adj

Etymology From width + -wise.

1

directed across the width of an object or place.

  • Make a widthwise cut.

widthwise

adv

Etymology From width + -wise.

1

Across the width of an object or place.

  • The tubes should be placed widthwise inside the box.
Related terms
lengthwise, depthwise, heightwise

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