Lengthwise definition

lĕngkthwīz, lĕngth-, lĕnth-
Of, along, or in reference to the direction of the length; longitudinally.
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In the long direction of an oblong object.

Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

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In the long direction of an oblong object.

A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

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In the direction of the length.
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Origin of lengthwise

  • length +"Ž -wise

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Lengthwise Sentence Examples

  • The most durable of fences are those formed of small oaks, split lengthwise by the wedge into thin boards.

  • Fold it in half lengthwise, then fold it widthwise.

  • In the United States the standard sleeping car has a central alley, and along the sides are two tiers of berths, arranged lengthwise with the car and screened off from the alley by curtains.

  • Seed cut lengthwise showing ment of flower.

  • The fur differs from the overhair, in that it is soft, silky, curly, downy and barbed lengthwise, while the overhair is straight, smooth and comparatively rigid.

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