lengthwise
pronunciation
How to pronounce lengthwise in British English:
UK ['leŋθwaɪz]
How to pronounce lengthwise in American English:
US [ˈlɛŋkθˌwaɪz, ˈlɛŋθ-]
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- Adjective:
- running or extending in the direction of the length of a thing
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- Adverb:
- in the direction of the length
Word Origin
- lengthwise (adv.)
- 1570s, from length + wise (n.). As an adjective by 1871.
Example
- 1. His nose also bore a long cut lengthwise .
- 2. The tables were laid lengthwise .
- 3. 1 / 2 Japanese cucumber , cut in half lengthwise and sliced , for garnish
- 4. Yeah , but if he buried him lengthwise .
- 5. This position will allow solution droplets to run lengthwise along the scribe .