widthwise
/ˈwɪdθˌwaɪz/
adverb
- In the direction of the width; from side to side.
- Fold the paper widthwise before cutting it.
- The table expands widthwise to seat more people.
- She measured the box widthwise to ensure it would fit on the shelf.
Antonyms
adjective
- Oriented or measured in the direction of the width.
- The widthwise stripes on the shirt make it look broader.
- The widthwise dimension of the room is 15 feet.
- Use a widthwise fold to make the card fit the envelope.