Definition Synonyms
Definition of lengthwise - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
orientationin the long direction of an object
- Cut the carrot lengthwise for the salad.
Adjective
directionUS in the long direction of an objectUS
- The lengthwise cut made the pieces longer.
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
surfing
lengthwise curve of a surfboard
textiles
yarn forming the lengthwise threads held under tension on a loom
sewing material
thick cloth with raised lengthwise ridges, often used for garments
boat sails
sailing rig with sails set lengthwise along the line of the keel
ship construction
structure running lengthwise along a ship's bottom
medical
flat surface that cuts an object lengthwise along its longest direction
medical
middle part of the thigh lengthwise
textiles
crosswise thread in woven cloth that passes over and under lengthwise threads
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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- French:en longueur, longitudinal, ...
- German:längs, ...
- Italian:in lunghezza, longitudinale, ...
- Spanish:longitudinalmente, longitudinal, ...
- Portuguese:ao comprido, longitudinal, ...
- Chinese:纵向, 纵向的, ...
- Japanese:縦に, 縦の, ...
- Arabic:طُولِيًّا, طولي, ...
- Hebrew:לְאוֹרֶךְ, לְאֹרֶךְ, ...
- Russian:вдоль, продольный, ...
- Ukrainian:вздовж, поздовжній, ...
- Hindi:लंबाई में, अनुदैर्ध्य, ...
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