Lengthways meaning

The whole was then heated until it perfectly adhered, and the mass was drawn out lengthways so as to render the design far more minute, and to increase the total length for cutting up. The rod was then sliced across, and the pieces used for inlaying.

slice ciabatta bread lengthways and lay out on a baking tray.

Friction of Pivots and Collars.When a shaft is acted upon b a force tending toshift it lengthways, that force must be balanced by the reaction of a bearing against a pivot at the end of the shaft; or, if that be impossible, against one or more collars, or rings projecting from the body of the shaft.

cut the courgettes (fennel the same way) lengthways and cook as the onions for 2 3 minutes until lightly charred.

Some of the smaller gherkins have a tendancy to split when inserting the screwdriver lengthways.