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CROSSWISE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross
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Similar:
horizontal (parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
Example:
the crosswise dimension
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Similar:
cross; thwartwise; transversal; transverse (extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis)
cross-section; cross-sectional (representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length)
Antonym:
lengthwise (running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Transversely
Example:
the marble slabs were cut across
Synonyms:
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Sense 2
Meaning:
Not in the intended manner
Example:
things are going crosswise
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