crosswise

ˈkrɒs.waɪz
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Translation of crosswise into German,

Adjective

1.

positions

lying or placed across something else
quer kreuzweise
  • The logs were laid crosswise over the creek to form a bridge..Die Baumstämme wurden quer über den Bach gelegt, um eine Brücke zu bilden.
2.

arrangement

Rare
arranged in the shape of a cross
Rare
kreuzweise
  • The tiles were laid crosswise on the floor.Die Fliesen wurden kreuzweise auf dem Boden verlegt.

Adverb

1.

unintended

not in the intended manner
  • The plans were laid crosswise, causing confusion.Die Pläne wurden quer gelegt, was Verwirrung verursachte.
2.

geometry

diagonally across something
quer über Kreuz diagonal
  • She cut the bread crosswise for sandwiches.Sie schnitt das Brot quer für Sandwiches.
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Synonyms and analogies of crosswise in English

Examples of crosswise in a sentence

  • She placed the sticks crosswise to start a fire.
  • The artist painted the lines crosswise for effect.
  • The crosswise pattern added depth to the design.
  • The instructions were followed crosswise, leading to errors.
  • He placed the tiles crosswise, disrupting the pattern.
  • The roads intersect crosswise at the junction.

Translations of "crosswise" in Context ordered by category and frequency

queradj./adv.

She placed the books crosswise on the table for ease of access.

Sie platzierte die Bücher quer auf dem Tisch für leichten Zugang.

kreuzweiseadv.

He intertwined the ribbon crosswise to create a more complex design.

Er hatte das Band kreuzweise verflochten, um ein komplexeres Design zu schaffen.

über Kreuzadv.

But the most common option is the skull and two bones crosswise.

Die häufigste Option ist jedoch der Schädel und zwei Knochen über Kreuz.

Quer-adj.

A second layer of boards is placed on the crosswise and so on.

Eine zweite Schicht von Brettern wird auf der Quer- und so weiter platziert.

kreuzförmigadj.

The raw and firm tomatoes are cut crosswise on the smooth side.

Die rohen und festen Tomaten werden auf der glatten Seite kreuzförmig eingeschnitten.

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crosswise: Examples and translations in context

She arranged the pillows crosswise on the couch for a cozy effect.

Sie arrangierte die Kissen quer auf dem Sofa für einen gemütlichen Effekt.

She folded the napkin crosswise to create an elegant table setting.

Sie falte die Serviette quer, um ein elegantes Tischgedeck zu schaffen.

Her hair was styled crosswise, adding an unexpected touch to her look.

Ihr Haar war quer gestylt, was ihrem Look eine unerwartete Note verlieh.

He placed the picture frame crosswise on the shelf for a stylish look.

Er stellte den Bilderrahmen quer auf das Regal für einen stilvollen Blickfang.

The athlete jumped crosswise over the hurdle with impressive agility.

Der Athlet sprang quer über die Hürde mit beeindruckender Agilität.

She cut the cake crosswise to serve the guests evenly.

Sie schnitt den Kuchen quer, um die Gäste gleichmäßig zu bedienen.

The legs are down curled up to the hooves crosswise.

Die Beine sind bis zu den Hufen hinab quer geringelt.

Lay your knife in the centre of the board, crosswise.

Lege dafür das Messer quer in die Mitte des Bretts.

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