lengthwise
/ˈlɛŋkθwaɪz/
adverb
- In the direction of the longest side of something; along the length.
- She measured the board lengthwise to make sure it was long enough.
- He sliced the carrot lengthwise for the salad.
- The sofa had to be moved lengthwise through the narrow hallway.
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adjective
- Placed or directed along the length of something.
- The lengthwise fold in the paper created a clean crease.
- We used lengthwise planks to build the deck.
- The lengthwise seam on the dress gave it a sleek look.
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