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Crosswise vs Crossflow - What's the difference?

crosswise | crossflow |

As an adjective crosswise

is crossing; lying across.

As an adverb crosswise

is transversely; so as to lie across.

As a noun crossflow is

a crosswise flow.

As a verb crossflow is

to flow across, or in a contrary direction.

crosswise

English

Alternative forms

* cross-wise

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • crossing; lying across

    • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • transversely; so as to lie across

    • crossflow

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A crosswise flow.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To flow across, or in a contrary direction.
    • His crossflowing course. — Milton.