breadthwise

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

Thân thiện

The tailor cuts the fabric breadthwise.

Definition

Adverb: In the direction of the breadth; from side to side; widthwise.

Usage

The adverb "breadthwise" describes an orientation, direction, or cut that is parallel to the shortest side or the width of an object, as opposed to its length. It is often used in contexts involving measurement, cutting, or arranging materials.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Descriptive Use: Used in technical writing, crafting, or construction to specify orientation precisely.
  • The engineer instructed the team to apply the force breadthwise to test the panel's lateral strength.

Variants and Related Words

• Breadthways (adverb): A less common variant with the same meaning as "breadthwise."
• Widthwise (adverb): A more common synonym meaning in the direction of the width.
• Broadwise (adverb): An archaic or less common synonym.

Synonyms

• Widthwise
• Laterally

Antonyms

• Lengthwise
• Longways
• Longitudinally

Học thuật

Adverb

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• breadthways
• broadwise