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Crosswise vs Crosswire - What's the difference?

crosswise | crosswire |

As an adjective crosswise

is crossing; lying across.

As an adverb crosswise

is transversely; so as to lie across.

As a noun crosswire is

crosshair; reticle.

crosswise

English

Alternative forms

* cross-wise

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • crossing; lying across

    • Adverb

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

    • crosswire

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • crosshair; reticle