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Lengthwise vs Crosswise - What's the difference?

lengthwise | crosswise |

As adjectives the difference between lengthwise and crosswise

is that lengthwise is in the long direction of an oblong object while crosswise is crossing; lying across.

As adverbs the difference between lengthwise and crosswise

is that lengthwise is in the long direction of an oblong object while crosswise is transversely; so as to lie across.

lengthwise

English

Adjective

(-)
  • In the long direction of an oblong object.
    • A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • In the long direction of an oblong object.
    • Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

    crosswise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cross-wise

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • crossing; lying across

    • Adverb

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