lengthwise
ˈlɛŋθˌwaɪz
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Definition of lengthwise - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

orientationin the long direction of an object
  • Cut the carrot lengthwise for the salad.
lengthways longitudinally

Adjective

directionUSin the long direction of an objectUS
  • The lengthwise cut made the pieces longer.
lengthways longitudinal
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Origin of lengthwise

Old English, lengðu (length) + wise (manner)

Terms with lengthwise included in their meaning

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actions
divide something by making lengthwise cuts
mathematics
direction running along the main lengthwise axis of an object or body
lengthwise
in the direction of the length
architecture
lengthwise groove on a column or tool
butchery
lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass
weaving
threads running lengthwise in a fabric
mathematics
imaginary line running lengthwise through an object used as reference
weaving
arrange threads lengthwise in weaving

Examples of lengthwise in a sentence

  • The fish was grilled lengthwise on the barbecue.
  • The lengthwise stripes made the dress look elegant.
  • He arranged the logs lengthwise for the fire.

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  1. French:en longueur, longitudinal, ...
  2. German:längs, ...
  3. Italian:in lunghezza, longitudinale, ...
  4. Spanish:longitudinalmente, longitudinal, ...
  5. Portuguese:ao comprido, longitudinal, ...
  6. Chinese:纵向, 纵向的, ...
  7. Japanese:縦に, 縦の, ...
  8. Arabic:طُولِيًّا, طولي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאוֹרֶךְ, לְאֹרֶךְ, ...
  10. Russian:вдоль, продольный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вздовж, поздовжній, ...
  12. Hindi:लंबाई में, अनुदैर्ध्य, ...
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