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crosswise - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'crosswise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Crosswise [ adv.]
- In the form of a cross; across; transversely.

Meaning of 'crosswise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . crosswise [ a]
Meaning (1):
- lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
Example in sentence:
  • a crosswise street;
  • the crosswise dimension
2 . crosswise [ r]
Meaning (2):
- transversely
Example in sentence:
  • the marble slabs were cut across
Meaning (3):
- not in the intended manner
Example in sentence:
  • things are going crosswise

Nearby Words:

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