breadthways
/'bredθweiz/ Cách viết khác : (breadthwise) /'bredθwaiz/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In the direction of the breadth; across the width: "Breadthways" describes an orientation or movement aligned with the shorter or wider dimension of an object, as opposed to its length.
Usage
- The adverb "breadthways" is used to specify the direction in which an action, such as cutting, measuring, or aligning, is performed. It is synonymous with "breadthwise" and "widthwise."
Examples
- Adverb:
- Cut the fabric breadthways for the correct pattern alignment.
- The planks were laid breadthways across the floor joists.
- Measure the room breadthways to determine the width.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Instructional Context: Often found in manuals, crafting guides, or construction instructions to provide precise directional information.
- For this quilt, you must sew the strips together breadthways.
Variants and Related Words
- Breadthwise (adverb): An exact synonym for "breadthways," meaning in the direction of the breadth.
- Widthwise (adverb): A synonym meaning in the direction of the width.
- Lengthways/Lengthwise (adverb): The antonym, meaning in the direction of the length.
Synonyms
- Widthwise: In the direction of the width.
- Crosswise: In a cross direction; transversely.
Antonyms
- Lengthways/Lengthwise: In the direction of the length.
- Longways: In the direction of the length.
Adverb
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in the direction of the breadth
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cut the cloth breadthwise
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