Crosswise
['krɒswaɪz] or ['krɔs,waɪz;'krɑs,waɪz]
Definition
(adj.) in the shape of (a horizontal piece on) a cross .
(adj.) lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction; 'a crosswise street'; 'the crosswise dimension' .
(adv.) not in the intended manner; 'things are going crosswise'.
Inputed by Lennon--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In the form of a cross; across; transversely.
Inputed by Jane
Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. Across, transversely, over.
Typist: Randall
Examples
- Through this shed the shuttle which carries the woof or filling thread is sent crosswise the warp threads. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- An ordinary brick house four rooms deep and three stories high could be built with its length crosswise in her hull. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- At first, bolting cloth was used for the screen, but at present two glass plates, with closely ruled lines, laid crosswise upon each other, form the screen. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- His method was to have a spectator draw a card, which he then placed between the four sheets of paper which, folded crosswise, formed the flaps of his portfolio. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Two to four, depending on the size of the table, run lengthwise through the center, and two or three running equidistant, crosswise. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Typist: Randall