broadwise

/'brɔ:dweiz/ Cách viết khác : (broadwise) /'brɔ:dwaiz/

Thân thiện

Cut the fabric broadwise to make the strips wider.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In the direction of the breadth; across the width: "broadwise" describes an action performed or an orientation measured along the shorter side or the width of an object, as opposed to its length.

Usage

• The adverb "broadwise" is used to specify the direction of a cut, measurement, or placement. It is synonymous with "breadthwise" and "widthwise." It is a somewhat formal or technical term, often found in contexts involving textiles, carpentry, or spatial description.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The carpenter measured the plank broadwise to ensure it would fit.
  • For this pattern, you must fold the fabric broadwise first.
  • The reference instructed to cut the cloth broadwise.

Advanced Usage

• "laid broadwise": positioned so that the width is the primary dimension facing a certain direction.
  • The tiles were laid broadwise across the narrow hallway to make the space appear wider.

Variants and Related Words

• Breadthwise (adv): in the direction of the breadth; synonym for broadwise.
• Widthwise (adv): in the direction of the width; synonym for broadwise.
• Crosswise (adv): in a cross direction; often used similarly but can imply a diagonal or intersecting direction, not strictly identical to broadwise.
• Broadways (adv, archaic): an old variant meaning sideways or broadwise.

Synonyms

• Breadthwise
• Widthwise
• Across the grain (specific to materials like wood or fabric)

Antonyms

• 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
• breadthways