breadthways

/'bredθweiz/ Cách viết khác : (breadthwise) /'bredθwaiz/

Thân thiện

Cut the fabric breadthways to make the tablecloth.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the direction of the breadth
   • cut the cloth breadthwise

Từ đồng nghĩa

• breadthwise
• broadwise