longwise UK
ˈlɒŋ.waɪz
See also: lengthwise (US)
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Definition of longwise - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
directionalRareUKin the direction of the lengthRareUK
  • The fabric was cut longwise to maintain the pattern..
lengthwise longways
2.
geometryRareUKalong the longer side or dimensionRareUK
  • Place the plank longwise on the table.
lengthwise longitudinally
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Origin of longwise

English, long (length) + wise (manner)

Examples of longwise in a sentence

  • She arranged the tiles longwise along the hallway.
  • Cut the fabric longwise for a better fit.
  • The logs were arranged longwise for stability.

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  1. French:en longueur, ...
  2. German:längs, ...
  3. Italian:longitudinalmente, in lunghezza, ...
  4. Spanish:en sentido longitudinal, ...
  5. Portuguese:longitudinalmente, ao longo, ...
  6. Chinese:纵向地, 纵向, ...
  7. Japanese:縦に, 長手方向に, ...
  8. Arabic:طوليا, على طول, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאוֹרֶךְ, בְּקוֹ הָאֹרֶךְ, ...
  10. Russian:вдоль, в длину, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вздовж, по довжині, ...
  12. Hindi:लंबाई में, लंबे तरफ, ...
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