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endwise - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'endwise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Endwise [ adv.]
- On end; erectly; in an upright position.
- With the end forward.

Meaning of 'endwise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . endwise [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in or toward the direction of the ends; lengthwise
Example in sentence:
  • endways pressure
Meaning (2):
- with the end forward or toward the observer
Example in sentence:
  • houses built endways
Meaning (3):
- on end or upright
Example in sentence:
  • sticks leaning against the wall endways